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Marine hermit crabs live underwater and can sometimes be found in tidepools. Land hermit crabs do not live in the water but need fresh and salt water to survive.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoyes but you need to give it something to climb back out of the water on. it can't hold its breath that long.
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∙ 11y agoSome do, they are the marine hermit crabs and some live in land as land hermit crabs. In all their are about 800 types of hermit crabs and very few of those species live on land.
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∙ 13y agoYea, but make sure they dont drown, so put a sponge at the bottom of the container, or whatever your using.
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Do dwarf zebra hermit crabs and blue hermit crabs live in water?
yes they do live underwater
What do hermit crabs eat and why?
They eat fruits, like apple, grape, strawberry, pineapple, and coconut. (These are some examples). They can also eat some types of meat, and they eat these because Hermit Crabs live near the ocean, Unless you are talking about Marine Hermit Crabs (hermit crabs that are underwater). Hope this helps.
Do hermit crabs have to stay underwater all of its life?
nope! most people own hermit crabs and have them in tanks with sand.
Why do hermit crabs live on land?
Some hermit crabs are land hermit crabs like the ones you buy at ocean city. They have modified gills which means they CAN'T breathe underwater. Hermit crabs need moist air so they need humidity between 70 and 80 and temp 70-80.
What other creatures live in the hermit crabs habitat?
I think that shrimp live with the hermit crabs.
Do small hermit crabs live longer than big hermit crabs?
yes
What temperature do hermit crabs need to live?
hermit crabs need to live in 70-80 degree temprature
How long do hermit crabs live without other hermit crabs?
In captivity, they live 1-2 years.
What crabs live in the sand?
hermit crabs i guess
What zone do crabs live in?
hermit crabs live in the intertidal zone
Where does a hermit live?
In the wild, land hermit crabs live in jungles, forests, and even gardens in warm areas. Water hermit crabs live in the warm oceans.
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.
