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Yes, hermit crabs can be kept as pets. You can get the cages in about every store along the beach. One warning though; they really stink!.
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Do hermit cRabs need air?
Land crabs (most pets are) do need it while marine crabs like the ones you find at the beach do not.
Are fiddler crabs better pets than hermit crabs?
It is all up to you. I like hermit crabs better, though.
Hermit crabs as pets?
Of course, i have a hermit crab my friend has 4 and in fourth grade i have 5 for class pets!
Can you keep prawns as pets?
Yes you can keep crabs as pets....you can buy fiddler crabs and hermit crabs in most pet and aquarium stores.
Why do people love hermit crabs?
because love to have them as pets. most people dont know this but hermit crabs are very loveabul.they are really cool pets and becasue they are fun cool pets
Is it legal to take home a hermit crab from the beach?
No, it is not legal. You must have a permit to harvest hermit crabs from the beach even if it is only one. Additionally, the majority of the hermit crabs found on the beach especially in North America are marine hermit crabs and they will not be able to survive in the kind of habitat that is designed for Land Hermit Crabs. They need a full salt water reef setup and must live under water.
What do sea hermit eat?
Sea hermit crabs kept as pets can eat a variety of different things. Algae, lettuce, dried seaweed, poultry pieces, and crab pellets all make good choices.
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.
Where does a hermit crab lives?
A hermit crab lives in saltwater or brackish water near the shoreline. Hermit crabs can also be kept as pets and live well in special tanks.There are several sub-species of the Hermit Crab (more akin to the lobster family) and they can be found in every ocean.
Why arent hermit crabs real crabs?
because they dont look like any ordinary crab and they carry their house. crabs cant hide in their shells.crabs dont switch shells and hermit crabs are most often pets not food no offense crabs!
Where do hermit crab mites attach to humans?
No, hermit crab mites are specific to hermit crabs and will not harm you or your pets.
Do humans eat hermit crab?
Hermit crabs do not eat people so you have nothing to worry about!! They mainly eat fruits and vegetables. Ask "What do hermit crabs eat" for answers on what they eat.
