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No. Hermit crabs grow from eggs, in their adult phase they seek out abandoned shells to occupy, and scavenge new ones as they outgrow their old shells. Typically they use the old shells from sea snails, occasionally bivalve shells, and sometimes pieces of hollow rock or wood.
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What does it mean when hermet crabs comes out of there shells?
If they come completely out of his/she's shell it means he/she is ready for a NEWW shell or if she just comes out and he/she just comes some what out of his/her shell he/she is awake now, ready to play or Hungary or thirsty! :) remember to take care and L<3ve for your Hermet Crab!
Can hermet crabs hear?
i dont really know
Will a female hermet carb kill a male hermet carb?
I think you mean hermet crabs. yes, a hermit crab female can kill a male if threatened. that is to say if you have crabs weak or strong enough to kill or be killed by one another.
Do hermet crabs drink?
Yes but you use a sponge and leave it there and it will use its long mouth to drink it.
Why does a hermet crab live in a shell?
Hermit Crabs live in shells because when they are in the ocean they can not see behind them because their eyes are on the front of their head. When they are walking around the ocean floor, fish will bite at the tip of their tail for food. The hermit crab finds shells from old crabs that fits their body.
Is hermet crab poop slimy?
Hermit crabs excrete is so small, you have to look hard to see it, hermit crabs store it in their shells then scoop it out. It is dry.
What is the relationship between hermint crab and snail shell?
well mostly the difference between crabs and hermit crabs is that one is not born with a shell and one is. Also hermit crabs tend to be smaller
Can hermetcrabs live in hamster cages?
no. hermet crabs neeed water to live therefore it will not survive in a hamster cage.
Can hermet crabs be with crabs?
sorry but I'm not sure what ur sayin. im just going to say no because i have hermit crabs and i bet that they would fight a normal crab if it was smaller. hope this helped! :-D
Which store in Winnipeg sell hermit crabs?
depending what kind of hermet crab you like to buy and where you live id say petland
When baby hermit crabs are born how do they get into a shell cause they certainly can not be born in one right.?
you put tiny shells in there really tiny shell and they will find them
What is the difference between soft shell and hard shell crabs?
Soft shell crabs are soft and are eaten with the entire crab. Soft shell crabs are actually hard shell crabs that have shed their shells to allow for growth. Shells do not grow with the crab. Crabs retain a soft shell when they shed their hard shells; then that soft shells begins to harden-up as the crab grows.
