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In captivity hermit crabs can live longer than 6 years, mine are 3 years old.
To learn how to take care of them please follow the link below thanks :)
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Do hermit crabs live underwater?
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.
How do hermit crabs get there name?
Well, they live in shells, and when no one is there, they don't come out very often, so they are hermits. And they are related to crabs...so....hermit crabs!
Can fiddler crabs live with hermit crabs?
No, Hermit Crabs and Fiddler Crabs are very different, and require two whole different living conditions. And Fiddler Crabs are very aggressive, and will probably attack the Hermit Crab anyway. So, in all, it just isn't a good idea.
Why do you think the hermit crab was given it name?
The hermit crab was given their names because they live in a shell, alone. But hermit crabs are the very sosial and you should buy at least 3 hermit crabs.
Can pet hermit crabs live in water?
some can but most live in very humid enviornments
Should you put a light in a hermit crabs tank?
do hermit crabs perfer to have some light during the night or per darkness?
Where did hermit crabs get their name?
Hermit crabs get their name by being of the crab family. The hermit part is because of how they live in a shell, alone. But they are very social creatures and live in the wild in hoards. A hermit crab should never be bought alone, being alone makes them get stressed and die easily.
Should you add water to your hermit crabs tank?
Yes its very good for the hermit crabs body!
Are hermit crabs social?
No. Hermit crabs live on huge beach colonies and are accustomed to working and traveling in huge groups. Crabs really need to be kept in groups (best case scenario would be in same species group). Crabs should be kept in groups of 3 or more.
Do hermit crabs live in groups or by itself?
Hermit crabs are very social creatures. if you own one, you should get another on because they hate being alone. I have six and they talk to each other a lot.
Does girl hermit crabs have one claw and boy hermit crabs have two claws?
they both have two claws one big claw one small claw.RETARD
Do hermit crabs pinch like lobsters and crabs?
Hermit Crabs do pinch! Actually i got pinched by mine earlier today. But it will not hurt you very very bad you just feel some sting. (If you are wondering hermit crabs don't transmit any diseases :) )
