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You can start with being slow moving and predictable with it. Be sure to talk to it in a soothing voice. Have patience, and only interact with your crab in comforting situations. What I mean by this is, if the stereo is blasting, the dog is running around, the TV is on and people are arguing in the room, you are going to get nowhere. Try being alone in the room with the crab, or only have people who know to be quiet and slow moving. Most hermies will get scared and go in their shell when shadows cross over them, since birds are predators to them, so try not to move between the light and your crab. Have patience, be willing to sit with your crab in your hand for as long as it takes for them to come out and explore. Show your crab that they can trust you to be stable and safe for them.
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Why do hermit crabs chirp?
They arent squealing, they are chirping. This is how they communicate with one another. But if you only have one, it could just be chirping for fun :) Dont worry about, it is normal. :)
When a hermit crabs legs fall off can you still leave it in with the other hermit crabs?
yes but if u do make sure the other crabs don't eat it!
Can hermit crabs have baby hermit crabs?
Actually, you can't make your crabs have babies in captivity, they can only reproduce in the wild because they lay their eggs in the ocean.
Why are there hermit crabs anywhere?
Because lots of hermit crab lovers want hermit crabs. Next time, please be more informative. This question doent make sense to me.
Can you make an air freshener for a hermit crab tank?
No they dont have air fresheners for hermit crabs
How hermit crabs communicate?
Hermit crabs communication is very mysterious. We know that they make a clicking and chirping noise, especially when they are agitated. They also wave antennae at each other when they first meet but this could be just "feeling" each other out more than communication. So they do have the means to communicate but we do not know if they actually do it.
Can you use branches from trees for hermit crabs?
You probably could but you want to make sure its free of bugs and parasites. Hermit crabs get parasites very easily
Were can you get hermit crabs and hermit crab tanks?
You can buy hermit crabs at stores such as Petco. They have many hermit crabs things to meet your needs.
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.
Do hermit crabs cry?
Nobody knows due to the fact that they can hide their emotions like a champ maybe they just cry when you aren’t looking. Make sure you care about your hermit crabs so they don’t feel sad as much
How do you make hermit crabs stronger?
spinach and lots of weight training
Can hermit crabs survive long car drives that are over three hours or more.?
They can survive long car rides. Just make sure that the hermit crabs have enough water so that they are not uncomfortable The movement can be stressful so make sure the hermit crabs to not get jostled around. Put the travel tank on the floor in the back seat so that it will not slide around. It is also important that the car does not get too hot or too cold. If you are getting out of your vehicle take the hermit crabs with you. Cars can act as an oven if they are in the sun. About 86 degrees Fahrenheit is preferable to hermit crabs.
