How old are hermit crabs when they die?

Anonymous

∙ 17y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

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.

Wiki User

∙ 17y ago

What else can I help you with?

Do land hermit crabs die when out of shell?

Do hermit crabs float when they die?

yes

Do hermit crabs die after molting?

No, Hermit Crabs molt due to bodily changes. After molting they find new shells to fit their new body.

Where does the hermit crab get its shell?

Answer: Usually a sea snail's.

How many hermit crabs is too many hermit crabs?

A lot

What do hermit crabs stay in?

Hermit crabs love a large area with lots of space to play in and plenty to climb on an old aquariam tank is perfect for hermit crab/s

Can hermit crabs die and turn into ghost?

No there is now way in the world that a hermit crab can die and turn into a ghost. . . nothing can do that. He might go to hermit crab heaven Maybe you are a strange polytheist, and maybe THEN hermit crabs die and turn into ghosts....or maybe they are the ghosts in the mario games......

Are hermit crabs herbavores?

No, Hermit Crabs are omnivores.

Do hermit crabs die when they lay eggs?

They can, but it's not mandatory.

Can hermit crabs die in water?

yes they die anywhere including their shell

Does it harm hermit crabs if you give them something old?

yes it does

What Enemies Do Hermit Crabs Have?

fish and bigger hermit crabs