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No, they stay in their shell at all times unless they get eaten or die.

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Is it ok if hermit crabs come out of their shells?

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Do dying hermit crabs come out of their shell?

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How many antennas do hermit crabs have?

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There are many types of crabs in the sea.Most of them have shells made out of chitin.however hermit crabs have shells made out of calcium carbonate where do the shells come from?

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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.


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What is a crabs shell for?

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What is a shell home to?

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