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It depends on the kind of hermit crab. if you find it at the beach it most likely needs water but if you find a land hermit crab they won't be able to breath under water, but land hermit crabs still enjoy being a little wet.
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How do hermit crabs breath?
As most people know hermit crabs have gills most animals that breathe under water have gills for example a fish. The hermit crabs gill's can work on land but in order for the hermit crab to survive they hermit crabs gills have to be moist....
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.
How does a hermit crab breathe?
Hermit crabs haveb modified gills which means they can't breathe underwater but need 70-80% of humidity and temp to keep their gills moist.
What temperature do hermit crabs need to live?
hermit crabs need to live in 70-80 degree temprature
Where does hermit crab live?
Hermit crabs live in the Caribbean so they have modified gills which means that they CAN drown and need to keep them moist. between 70 and 80 humidity and F temp.
Do crustaceans have gills or lungs?
no crabs dont have gills
Do hermit crabs need water in there tanks?
Yes. The best way to deliver them water is a soaked sponge in a small dish. Be sure to keep it moist.
Why do crabs store water in their gill chamber before going on land?
I think it is because they need to be moist and it helps them breath because I have 3 hermit crabs and u need their tank to be wet and humid I hoped that helped😄
Do hermit crabs need a mate?
yes
Do you need to give hermit crabs baths?
no
Do land hermit crabs need to be bathed?
no no
Do hermit crabs need a special shampoo?
no
