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No, Hermit Crabs molt due to bodily changes. After molting they find new shells to fit their new body.
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Why do land hermit crabs dig?
Most of the time Hermit Crabs just dig for fun but at other times they are molting.
When they say that hermit crabs will have hairy legs and black tips before molting what does black tips mean?
I don't know, I have had about 10 hermit crabs total and I've never heard it. But then, two of my hermit crabs died while molting... well, I still have 5 now.
Why isn't my hermit crab molting?
Hermit crabs molt when they feel the need to. Nothing is wrong with your crab if it hasn't molted. :)
What does the term molting refer to?
Hermit crab molting is a very important part of your new little friend’s life and is vital if he is to grow and even replenish damaged or lost limbs. It refers to shedding of the exoskeleton and formation of a new exoskeleton. I know a lot of new owners really worry about the molting process and are concerned if they have had their crabs for a while and no molting has occurred.As a rule, crabs will molt about once a year, although smaller crabs may molt more frequently. The following site will give you more information about molting and other important topics related to hermit crabs. :)http://www.hermitcrabcenter.com/hermit-crab-molting/
Why do hermit crabs walk around without sells?
Hermit Crabs walk around without shells because they are either molting, the climate is too hot, or they got into a shell fight with another Hermit Crab.
Can hermit crabs regenerate arms?
Yes, hermit crabs can regenerate arms and legs. They do this by molting, much in the way that snakes do when they shed. From there, their legs can regrow and regenerate themselves over time.
What do you do if your Hermit Crabs loose legs?
you don't need to do anything a hermit crab will do it itself. if a hermit crab losses a leg it will grow back. it will grow back after molting.
Are hermit crabs invertebrates or vertebrates?
Invertebrates, because they need to molt to grow. Hermit crabs molt underground and can stay there for weeks to months to learn more about molting please follow the link below this answer. Thanks ;)
Why does my hermit crab have a white bump?
Typically its about to molt or in the process of shedding it's outer shell, molting.
When finished molting do hermit crabs just come back up from under the sand?
Yes, they will find their way to the top.
Will hermit crabs eat a molting crab?
Yes, so if a hermit crab is molting put some card board in between the hermit crab and the others because the others might dig it up and eat it alive. Make SURE both sides of hermit crabs have food and water. Even though the hermit crab might not dig up that, day it might while you are away, and it will need food and water as soon as it comes up.
If you have 2 hermit crabs and 1 is molting should you move the hermit crab that is not moving to a different cage?
yes you should because if you don't the other one will eat the molter
