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It is a problem if not cared for you must help it eat and bath.If not it can get sick and die.
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Do hermit crabs stay in their shells when they molt?
Yes, the hermit crab remains in it's (outer) sea shell/home when it molts. However, when the hermit crab molts it sheds it's old exoskeleton much like a snake sheds it's skin, pushing the old exoskeleton out of the sea shell, and forms a new exoskeleton. The new exoskeleton is soft at first and takes time to harden. The hermit crab's "tail and belly" section remains soft and vulnerable requiring a hard outer shell/sea shell for protection.
How come your hermit crab hasn't changed shells in a week?
It may be happy with the shell is has on. NEVER force a hermit crab out of its shell. but over time it will molt and change to a diffrent shell.
Hermit crab hasnt found a shell?
If your hermit crab hasn't found his shell you should give him a little bit of time to find it. It is important to not force him into his shell as he may become ill trying to find it.
What happens if a crab stays in the shell for a long time?
It's probably dead
Do all crab change shells?
Crabs have an exoskeleton which means their skeletons are on the outside of their bodies. In order to grow larger, a crab must "molt" or shed its shell when the shell becomes too small to contain its body. The new crab shell is already surrounding the crab's body, but it is soft and needs time to harden into the protective covering we all recognize.
How does a hermit crab keep its shell on?
A hermit crabs abdoman is long and soft. They insert it into the shell, and wrap it around the inside. They can change out of it any time they want.
How do you get hermit crabs to come out of there shell?
You should not force a hermit crab completely out of their shell because they would rather die then be forced out of their shell But if you want to know how to make their legs and eyes and anntenue so they will walk around then you could try lifting up their shell or gently squirting them with a spritz bottle filled with dechlorinated
What does a hermit crab look like molting?
what it looks like is a naked hermit crab so if your hermit crab isn't picking it shell for almost a day get more changing shells so if your hermit crab is naked don't worry just give them some time
How long does it take to pan fry soft shell crab?
To pan fry crab takes about 3-5 minuts on a medium heat.The medium heat is used to stop burning the crab .The short time is because crab doesnt take long to cook and is a very delicate meat.
What is the relationship between a snail and a hermit crab?
AnswerThe advantage is that they can hide in it. The disagvantage is they are very slow with it onspencer is also gay.
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.
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.
