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Is it not good for hermit crabs pinchers to be purple?
No, it's fine. You just must have purple pincher hermit crabs (also called Caribbean crabs). I have 3 hermit crabs, all purple pinchers. Their claws are red with purple in the center and their legs have a purple-ish & red-ish hue. No worries, that's just the type of crabs they are. Purple pincher crabs are the most common to buy in pets stores.
Types of crabs?
There are aquatic and land hermit crabs. Some land hermies are the Purple Pincher (PP & the most common) and the strawberry hermit crab.
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
What species of hermit crab is the most popular?
If you go to buy hermit crabs at a store, you're most likely getting purple pincher crabs (also called Caribbean Crabs)
Can baby hermit crabs survive in captivity?
No. Breeding hermit crabs in captivity has only been done successfully by one person and so while your female may lay eggs, they will not survive in your tank.
Why is my hermit crab's eyes white?
Your hermit crab is pink because it just molted. hermit crabs are vertibrates which means they need to molt to grow. hermit crabs burrow underground to molt and stay their for a week to months.
How many types of land hermit crabs are there?
There are seven main types found in captivity. Coenobita Clypeatus - Purple Pincher Coenobita Compressus - Ecuadorian Coenobita Brevimanus - Indo Coenobita Perlatus - Strawberry Coenobita Cavipe Coenobita Violensus Coenobita Rugosus
What do crabs pincher for?
for defending themselves from prey
What kind of crabs could you find at PetSmart?
Normally the hermit crab is the only one kept as a pet.
What type of biome does a purple pincher hermit crab live in?
Purple pincher hermit crabs primarily inhabit tropical and subtropical coastal regions, specifically within the coastal forest biome and sandy or rocky shorelines. They are often found in intertidal zones, where they can access both land and the ocean, allowing them to thrive in a humid environment. These crabs also rely on vegetation for shelter and food, making their habitat rich in plant life.
Why do fiddler crabs raise their pincher in the air?
Males do it to attract a mate.
Do hermit crabs die when there pincher comes of?
yes that is what they use to eat
