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Only 3 to 5 at a time. I own hermit crabs myself , so I know what they are like and how many you need :)
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Why do land hermit crabs dig?
Most of the time Hermit Crabs just dig for fun but at other times they are molting.
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.
Do hermit crabs like each other?
Yes. Despite their name, hermit crabs are known to be very social. The may from time to time need to be solitary, for example when moulting.
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.
How many young do hermit crabs have at a time?
The amount of offspring that a hermit crab can give birth to at one time depends largely on the individual organism's size. This can range from 800 and 50000 eggs.
Can hermit crabs regenerate arms?
Yes, hermit crabs can regenerate arms and legs. They do this by molting, much in the way that snakes do when they shed. From there, their legs can regrow and regenerate themselves over time.
How do hermit crabs body work?
They are powered by nuclear batteries made in the former soviet union. Sadly, the dissolution thereof leaves potentially billions of hermit crabs with a decaying power source, that will ultimately give out, resulting in the tragic shutdown of hermit crabs worldwide. Enjoy your remaining time with them...
Does some hermit crabs sleep all day and room at night?
mostly at night cause that is when they most active.
What do hermit crabs usually do?
Hermit crabs spend their time eating, climbing, sleeping, and climbing in and out of the water dishes. In the wild they would roam in huge groups across the beaches and inland areas.
How can you find out if your hermit crab it alive without touching its pitcher?
i have hermit crabs and normally they will smell or they will just not move for a long time
How old are hermit crabs when they die?
A hermit crab can die at any time during their life, however, it is known that crabs live anywhere from 30-50 years in the wild. Carol of Crabworks has had her crabs, John and Kate for over 30 years.
How do hermit crabs have hermit crabs in a cage?
Your pet hermit crabs were harvested from the wild, as it is nearly impossible, without a very complex set up, for hermit crabs to hatch and live past the zoea stage. Generally this complex of a setup is only found in scientific laboratories, as one must mimic the fluctuating tides of the ocean. As far as I know, even scientists have an extremely hard time breeding hermit crabs with success in captivity. There are times when one may purchase a female hermit crab that is already carrying eggs, and you may find them in your marine salt water dish (you should definitely have marine salt water available to them, they need it for molting), but they won't survive long if they hatch at all.
