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It needs a bigger shell when it outgrows its last one
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Can a hermit crab die from its shell breaking?
Congratulations! No need to rename it. It's the same hermit crab. It molted it's old skin! This means your hermit crab is perfectly healthy and can grow! Make sure you have a slightly bigger shell though. Leave it alone until it walks around and is very healthy.
Does a hermit crab need its shell?
Absolutely!
When does a hermit crab need a new shell?
You must always have a spare larger shell for a hermit crab as they have no natural shell of their own. Just place a larger shell in the tank and if the crab does not use it straight away, don't worry, it eventually will do as they need larger ones as they grow.
Why does a hermit crab change shells?
they change because their shell becomes too small for them when they are growing and becoming larger
How big does a baby hermit crabs shell need to be?
its pretty much the same anwser for any size crab. the shell's hole should be about 20-30% bigger then the last one. if your still confused then another way to find out is by getting a shell with a hole a little bit bigger then the hermit crabs big claw
How much sand does a hermit crab need?
It depends on how many hermit crabs you are getting. It needs enough space for a food and water bowl, a small toy, and atleast five feet of free crawl space. You also need two or three shells for when it gets bigger as it ages and grows.
What does it mean when a hermit crab's legs and pincher's are out when it's inside it's shell and sleeping?
it means that its shell is getting small. you need to make sure you leave several shell choices that get a little bigger than the one that they are curently in and make sure its the hole that got bigger not just the shell size
How many shells do you need for a Hermit Crab?
Hermit crabs change shells once and a while so put about maybe 3 or 2 per hermit crab.I have my own hermit crab and i thought this question.But my hermit crabs havent been changing shells a lot.And make sure you use the right size because hermit crabs dont change shells if that shell is to small or to big or have holes in it.Have Fun With Your Hermit crab
My hermit crab has shedded it's exoskeleton but is staying in the same shell is this normal?
Hermit crabs need a shell because inside of the their shell is their soft tail or body. It needs it's shell because other hermit crabs can hurt or damage their tail or body that's inside of the shell. Hermit crabs will always be in a shell. The only time when they aren't in a shell is that quick few seconds when they change shells into a bigger one to grow. If your hermit crab is running around without it's shells there is something wrong with your crab. Go to the Mall of America (Nickaloden Universe) what ever you want to call it and ask the person why. I bet he can help you.
Do hermit crabs need a shell?
Yes! It is very important that a hermit crab has a shell, it is used to protect their bodies. It also saves them from getting eaten by other animals! Though sometimes, you find hermit crabs that haven't found a shell that isn't the right size or shape, and instead of a shell, they might carry things like bottle tops. Usually, hermit crabs try to avoid situations like this but, when they urgently need to change into another shell because their current shell is too small, it will be unavoidable.
Can hermit crabs live in the ocean?
Yes it can but it depends what kind of shell. The shell must be like a conch shell, but not the kind for snails. There would be not enough room for the crab to squeeze his body in. You need a shell with an opening a little bit bigger than the shell opening it already has on if you want it to change into the new shell. But most the time they do not change shells (I have had one for over a year and it still hasn't). I know you probably want it to change into the pretty new shell you bought or found but do not try to manually do it for the crab.
What do you put in a sand crabs cage?
Sand of course! You will also need a sponge (forSTILLEDwater), a thermometer (for keeping track of the temperature to make sure your her hermits are safe), hermit crab food, if you want you can also put in accessories to make your hermit crabs feel at home, a dish for STILLED water (for your hermits to play in and keep cool), a bigger shell for your hermit crab to move into once he moves out of his old shell, and don't forget TO HAVE A FRIEND FOR YOUR OTHER HERMIE (and another shell)!!!
