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Do hermit crabs bathe in hot cold or warm water?
hermit crabs bathe in warm water
What do hermit crabs do when it gets cold?
They have a shell they don't get cold.
Do hermit crabs shiver?
No they do not. that's what there shell is for. it makes it so its not cold.
Do hermit crabs have a constant body temperature?
no they are cold blooded they are the temperature of their surroundings
What kind of soil is used for hermit crabs?
Hermit Crabs can use cocanut husk, or soil that you get from any pet store used for reptiles. Hermit Crabs also use sand, they need a wet and also dry climate. If you get oil from the ground, you must bake it or freeze it in a really hot or cold temp. for a long while.
Can hermit crabs survive long car drives that are over three hours or more.?
They can survive long car rides. Just make sure that the hermit crabs have enough water so that they are not uncomfortable The movement can be stressful so make sure the hermit crabs to not get jostled around. Put the travel tank on the floor in the back seat so that it will not slide around. It is also important that the car does not get too hot or too cold. If you are getting out of your vehicle take the hermit crabs with you. Cars can act as an oven if they are in the sun. About 86 degrees Fahrenheit is preferable to hermit crabs.
Small hermit crab that is cold and will not come out of his shell what do you do to warm him up?
use a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel and place the hermit crab near it. If you have a tank setup - you should be using heat lamps or UTH's to provide heat for your hermit crabs. please go to hermitcrabs-r-us.com or landhermitcrabs.com for information on how to care for hermit crabs.
Why do hermit crabs dig?
First of all, hermit crabs are nocturnal so they are more active at night. They dig because that is their nature, they dig so they can go underground and molt, or just to be active. They also like to bury themselves a lot because that is their nature.
Can hermit crabs live without heat?
A hermit crab can go with out others but I is highly recommended. Hermit crabs are social animals and like to live together. They get lonely. In the wild hermit crabs live in colonies or clans.It can survive but hermit crabs are colony species, living in groups of hundreds of crabs. They do best with other crabs nearby. I suggest having a minimum of two or three. They can get very lonely.You can have one hermit crab though. But as the person above said, they can get lonely.User:Gab33Not really. For some months yes but if they go a long period of time without any other hermit crab contact they won't be doing so well. If they get lonely then its really not good for them. You really need another hermit crab.
Do hermit crabs like the cold?
i don't know if they do or not but i don't think they do because they are from the tropical area so it is pretty warm there so no i don't think they do
Why are your hermit crabs burrowing?
your hermit crabs are burrowing because they are about to molt. hermit crabs have exoskeletons so they have to molt or shed their exoskeleton to grow. so they dig underground to do that because hermies are vunrable they will stay underground to weeks to months NEVER dig them up. you know if they are dead if you smell rotting egg.
Should you keep your hermit crab where it is warm or where it is cold?
Room temperature is best (around 74*F/23*C). I tired to keep mine out of air conditioned rooms, but away from direct heat. If you want to know more about how to care for hermit crabs, go to hermit-crabs.com.
