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their actually omnivours which means they eat both plants and sea animals
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoHermit crabs are omnivores, and actually require an extremely varied diet. Because their nutritional requirements are so diverse, a large variety is not only desired, but necessary.
A hermit crab will refuse to partake of a food it has eaten for 14 hours, up to two weeks. This is believed to be due to their need of many varied nutrients. It prevents them from feeding too much on one type of food that would not meet their nutritional needs.
They eat very small bits, so it can be hard to tell whether they have touched food you put in their crabitat. You should continue to change their food daily, always adding a variety and changing it up each day. They need protein, calcium, keratin, cellulose, and chitin, as well as nutrients found in fresh fruits and vegetables and other plant parts. They enjoy a beef, chicken, or pork bone that has been broken open so they can get at the marrow. Seaweed should be a strong part of their diet as well, and should still be offered daily.
For more information on the proper care and feeding of hermit crabs, visit http://www.hermitcrabparadise.com or http://www.crabstreetjournal.com
Beware of advice from pet stores and many online sources, especially Expert Village on YouTube. Much of the information is skewed or far out dated.
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Do hermit crabs drink fresh water?
The kind of hermit crabs most people think of are Land Hermit Crabs. They live on land, and need at least enough water to submerge themselves. Land Hermit Crabs do need sea salt to keep their body chemistry balanced, and as such, need access to both salt and fresh water. Marine Hermit Crabs require a full saltwater aquarium to survive. Such tanks are elaborate, and should be researched thoroughly before purchase. Saltwater pets of all sorts are often regarded as difficult to care for.
What living things you'll find in the sea shore?
Crabs, Starfish, Jellyfish, Oysters, Hermit Crabs, Sea Anemone, Sea Slugs, Periwinkle, Dog Whelks, Cushion Starfish, Sea Urchin, Mussels, Scallops, Sea Cucumbers, Dog Fish, Rock-ling, Sand Eels, Butterfish, Sea Lettuce. And that's all i know so far :) Otherwise search it up on google :P XxCharlottexX
What is the species of hermit crab?
there are many species of hermit crab which one do you mean?the common hermit crabs species is bernhardus
Where did hermit crabs come from?
Hermit crabs came from, tropical areas. They are used to oceans, so any place warm and hot and tropical, like the Bahamas.
What are the natural predators of land hermit crabs?
chickens
What are the hermit crabs preditors?
sea birds, fish, octopuses, crabs, and other hermit crabs
Are hermit crabs sea animals?
Well it depends there are different types of crabs,I own 4 land hermit crabs.
Where does the hermit crab get its shell?
Answer: Usually a sea snail's.
Can hermit crabs eat strawberry's?
No. However they find raspberries delectable. Try rubbing it onto there nipples and see what happens. Xxx
What environment do hermit crabs live?
the sea
Can sea hermit crabs eat normal hermit crab food?
im pretty sure that not all crabs eat hermit crab food. unless that u mean that do all hermit crabs eat hermit crab food? then the answer to that is yes. all hermit crabs eat hermit crab food.
Do hermit crabs like green or blue more?
All Hermit Crabs Should Like Blue Because They Live In The Sea!
Do hermit crabs use snail shells?
not pet hermit crabs... they are too weak and fragile to keep the hermit crab save although wild hermit crabs might use them the would be sea snails which have harder shells
What is the relationship between a hermit and a snail shell?
What I know of that is hermit crabs will eat snails. However, hermit crabs will often use an empty shell of a sea snail.
Are hermit crabs sea creatures?
hermit crabs are not true crabs, but are more closely related to shrimps. I read it in a book!Hermit crabs are more closely related to squat lobstersand porcelain crabs than they are to true crabs.Adding on to that, yes, Hermit crabs are very similar to true crabs. They are closely related, but not as closely as the aforementioned creatures.
What type of shells do hermit crabs live in when they are in the wild?
Hermit crabs live in sea snail shells so the hermit crabs go in which ever shell they think will be comfy, like turbo shells. Also hermit crabs love shells with a pearl color inside.
Do Hermit crabs live on land and sea?
and people if you get what i mean
