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How long can crabs live off the body?

Updated: 12/9/2022
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Adult crabs can only live up to 2 days off their host. Their eggs can live for 6 days, then hatch, and those crabs would only be able to live 24 hours without a host. When treating crabs, isolate all bedding etc, that cannot be washed, for at least 7 days.

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