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By itself maybe 1 year. But with friends they can live up to 15 years but there was one woman who raised her hermit crabs for over 30 years
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoIn a good habitat they can live around 15 years, but Hermit Crabs usually don't do as well in isolation.
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How does a hermit crab reproduce?
They probably come out of their shells to do it, but no crab has reproduced in captivity.
What to do with pregnant hermit crab?
Hermit crabs have NEVER reproduced in captivity. If yours do, call the news.
How do you breed a hermit crab?
It's very rare when Hermit Crabs lay eggs in captivity.
How do you take care of land hermit crab eggs?
Land Hermit Crab Babies Are Microscopic And Live In the Ocean. It Is Near Impossible To Raise Baby Hermits In Captivity
How many years does a hermit crab live?
In the wild, hermit crabs have been proven to live more than 70 years and become the size of basketballs. In captivity, you can have them for decades if you provide the proper environment and care.
How long do hermit crab live?
A Hermit crab can live up to 100 years of age
How do you know if your land hermit crab is pregnant?
Hermit crabs have never reproduced in captivity. If yours do, call the news. You're famous.
Where did hermit crabs get their name?
Hermit crabs get their name by being of the crab family. The hermit part is because of how they live in a shell, alone. But they are very social creatures and live in the wild in hoards. A hermit crab should never be bought alone, being alone makes them get stressed and die easily.
Why do you think the hermit crab was given it name?
The hermit crab was given their names because they live in a shell, alone. But hermit crabs are the very sosial and you should buy at least 3 hermit crabs.
Does the hermit crab like to be alone or with another crab?
They like to be with other hermit crabs. See the related Wikipedia link listed below for more information:
What if you have a pet hermit crab and it lays eggs?
Hermit crabs cant breed in captivity, they need to have an ocean to lay the eggs in and even scientists cant breed them.
You have had your hermit crab for two years will it get along with a new crab?
Hermit crabs will normally get along with other hermits of equal size.
