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You sure can, it would be best to sterilize it first. I suggest laying the sand out on a sheet and baking it in the oven for a bit. It'll kill the bacteria and give you a chance to remove any harmful debris.
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∙ 15y agoeither would work but i would say either sand or mix the sand and pebbles together
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∙ 11y agoyou can but you need to bake for 3 hours stir occasionally and strain sand out but try not to
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∙ 13y agoyes you can also use coconut fiber, but stay away from chips and gravel.
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∙ 12y agoYes, as long as it is damp so when the hermie trys to burrow it can get back out.
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Do hermit crabs need gravel or sand?
Sand is better so they can dig.
What crabs live in the sand?
hermit crabs i guess
Can hermit crabs have sand?
pineapples can
Is aquariam sand suitable for hermit crabs?
It depends on the gauge. Hermit crabs don't tolerate powder fine sand, it needs to be sugar sized granules.
Do hermit crabs have to stay underwater all of its life?
nope! most people own hermit crabs and have them in tanks with sand.
Can Caribbean hermit crabs live in all types of sand?
no
Where do sand hermit crabs get their shells?
Empty snail shells.
Do hermit crabs prefer rocks or sand?
Hermit crabitats can have sand or coconut fibers, for they both are good for burying under.
Do you have to put new sand in your hermit crabs cage?
No, for the substrate you can have coconut fiber. I have half of that and sand.
Can you put hermit crabs in with sand crabs?
I really don't think you shoulden't because hermit crabs aren't where expirensed with other crabs what i'm trying to say is that the other crab might try to take him out of his shell and eat him but hey what do i know i'm 10
What color or colors are sand crabs?
First of all, sand crabs are not hermit crabs. Sand crabs are usually tan, white, brownish, or other flesh-like colors. If you catch one, let it go--They need water.
What are all the animals that live on the beach?
Crabs, birds , turtles , sand fleas , hermit crabs, sand dollars , and a lot of other animals in the sea to ;)
