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How long can a hermit crab can live for if they get drop 3 times and pinch?
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∙ 13y ago
they will die so dont do it
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∙ 13y ago
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How does an hermit crab drink?
Hermit crabs dip their big claw in and drink drop of water on it.
Why do crabs pinch people?
Use gloves on your hands if you are nervous about getting pinched. If you are nervous, you are more likely to drop the crab or handle him improperly in some way. Read more: How to Handle Pet Hermit Crabs | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2191818_handle-pet-hermit-crabs.html#ixzz2LFlNwEYw
How deep does the water need to be for hermit crab eggs?
She will drop them in water of any depth but there is no way for the average hobbiest hermit crab keeper to keep them alive, so it's a bit of a moot point.
What will happen if your hermit crab shell brakes a little?
They say that a drop from about 3 feet can kill your hermit crab. If you dropped your hermit crab the first thing you should do is see if it's dead. It's body will look droopy and a dead hermit crab can start to smell like rotten fish. If your crab happeneds to still be alive but it's she'll is completely crAcked then gently scoop it up and put it into its cage with a bunch of shell options so they can pick a new shell.
How long does it take for a hermit crab to trust its owner?
It really depends on the hermit crab. Some are quite social while others will never get use to human interaction. It's important to respect the crabs that are afraid of people. If you have an outgoing crab, feel free to socialize with it a little each day until it is use to you. Forcing socialization on a shy crab will only stress it out and possibly cause it to drop legs.
What to do when you drop hermit crab?
As long as shell is not damaged it is probably ok. If it is put some new shells in with it and let him select one when it is dark and no one around.
Do crabs shells fall of?
No hermit crabs inspect a new shell inside of their cage the they pull them self out of the shell and then drop them self into a new shell. there are videos on youtube.com of crabs changing shells. so provide your crab with extra shells. i am a hermit crab owner i have watched my crabs change shells it is called molting.
How are hermit crab claws adapted?
They are adapted to climb trees, eat food, defend itself, and drink water (dips it's claw into the water and sips the drop off it's pincer)
Can a hermit crab live if they lose both pinchers?
Yes they can survive without their large claw, however I would isolate the crab for a day or so to make sure he does not drop anymore legs. He will regrow the claw the next time he molts. It might take a few molts to get it back up to size though.
Which animal moved in ascending spirals in the book call it courage?
The animal that moved in ascending spirals in the book "Call It Courage" is a hermit crab. He would spiral up the trunk of a coconut tree to drop a coconut to break it open for food.
Can female hermit crabs die in giving birth?
you do not take care ofyour hermit crabs cause i had one and it didn't last long sssooo take care of them cause if you don't they might not be adopted so go and look at them. Their young or the young in the tank...No.Females drop all their eggs into the ocean and the egg hatches and develops over time and then when the crab is ready he climbs onto land and lives there.
How many charms does giant rock crab drop?
3 Charm
