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That depends on what you think "easy" is. Before you get them, make sure you do some research. Here are some good sites:
http://www.hermit-crabs.com/care.html
http://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-Hermit-Crabs
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Should you get a turtle or hermit crab?
hermit crabs because they dont smell and cant get you sick and easy to take care of and fun to play with
Does hermit crabs take care of baby hermit crabs?
i cant yes or no i would say kind of sometimes they would be separated and learn to take care of themselves
What is easier to take care of a hermit crab or a turtle?
hermit crabs, definitly. turtles need hige tanks and lots of cleaning. hermit crabs also need much more care than you think they do, but not as much as a turtle.
What are facts about the hermit crab?
Hermit crabs have been abused for years and still are! Hermit crabs can snap a pencil in two! Hermit crabs are tropical animals and have modified gills (needs 70 - 80 humidity) They are not easy pets to take care of Need distilled and sea salf water ( In diffrent dishes) Are scavengers (can eat fruits and veggies) Need to molt to grow and go underground to do so (can take weeks to months) Hermit crabs can climb trees Can drown in water
What is the range for crab life?
Hermit crabs can live 10+ years if you take good care of them!
Do you have to take care of hermit crabs everyday?
yes you have to change their food bowl, waterbowl, and mist them everyday
What is a crab's characteristics?
Hermit crabs can snap a pencil in two! Hermit crabs have been abused by PEOPLE and STILL ARE! :( :( Hermit crabs are not easy pets to take care of hermit crabs molt ( research more about it) Hermit crabs need 70 - 80% / F , Humidity and temp Hermit crabs LOVE to climb trees! Hermit crabs are very social get at least 2! hermit crabs get their names cause of the 1 shell on their back Hermit crabs need distilled water and SEA salt water Hermit crabs have modified gills Hermit crabs are scavengers ect . . . ect . . .
Does hermit crabs live very long?
In captivity hermit crabs can live longer than 6 years, mine are 3 years old. To learn how to take care of them please follow the link below thanks :)
Why do Hermit Crabs die after a week or so?
It will only die after a week or so if you don't take good care of it. If you do take care of it, it could live up to 20 years.
What is a best type of hermit crab for 11 years old?
The coenobita clypeatus, also known as the 'Purple Pincher', is the heartiest hermit crab and probably the easiest of the species to take care of...however, hermit crabs in general are NOT easy or inexpensive pets to own. They have many requirements in order to remain healthy. If you're considering purchasing hermit crabs as pets, please locate information on their requirements for housing (habitats), food, temperature, humidity and general health.
Are hermit crabs awesome?
yes! they are fun and somewhat easy to take care of.if you're thinking of getting them please do research though..everyone makes it sound like all you do is feed them..there is way more than that though
What is a good age to get a hermit crab?
Well Im thirteen and i just got five hermit crabs but i think around twelve or thirteen is a good age to get a hermit crab because your responsabe and you know how to take care of them Hope it helped!
