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Land hermit crabs:
It's important to have a saltwater as well as freshwater container available in the habitat.
Marine hermit crabs:
They should only live in salt water if saltwater crabs, or freshwater if freshwater crabs.
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∙ 13y agoYes. But they will drown if submerged for too long. Give them a shallow bathing dish that they can easily get out of
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∙ 10y agoYes, they do. They can't live without water like every other living animal or human.
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∙ 13y agoWell, they suck in the water through their mouth
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How does an hermit crab drink?
Hermit crabs dip their big claw in and drink drop of water on it.
What kind of water can hermit crabs drink?
salt water.
What hermit crab kind is the best?
purple pincher hermit crabs, you can tell this crab apart from other because they have a purple pincher. these need fresh water so the water we drink is the water they need to drink all other type of hermit crabs need salt water
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.
Do hermit crabs have to drink ocean water?
They live in the ocean - it would be a little difficult to drink freshwater.
Can hermit crabs drink milk?
no they can not.
Do hermit crabs live in fresh or salt water?
Hermit crabs do need both types of water but they need both water because they need to clean themselves and they just drink salt water.
What do Guam hermit crabs drink Fresh or salt water?
i am pretty sure fresh, but there might be a chance that they drink salt water
Can a hermit crab drink both salt and fresh water?
No hermit crabs need distilled water for fresh water (which they drink), and need SEA salt water for them to bathe in (so the exoskeleton gets stronger)
Can hermit crabs eat water flowers?
yes hermit crabs can eat water flowers.
Do hermit crabs bathe in hot cold or warm water?
hermit crabs bathe in warm water
Will hermit crabs be okay if you bathe them in tap water?
No because they can't drink tap water, and if you put it in tap water, it will drink some of it. Bottled Water is best.
