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yes they do. is you frighten or scar a hermit crab then they will hide in their shell until they sense its safe to come out again. you can get your hermit crab to come out if you blow on it. they like warm air so that makes them usually come out. then you can let it crawl on your hand. if you have pet hermit crabs then you can spray them with special hermit crab spray on their claws. you can get some from a pet store that sells hermit crab stuff. its like a conditioner for them and they love to be sprayed with it. it helps their claws feel better. and also, the need salt water in a little bowl that is easy to climb up. and tap water too. one salt water and one tap water. (cold) you can get the salt from pet stores as well. change the waters every few days. they like to swim in it and drink it. im not exactly sure what food they need. they also need spare shells in the tank or wherever you keep them so they can move home when the get to big for their current shell. (make sure its a slightly bigger one!) they also like a thick layer of sand on the bottom so they can bury themselves in the sand if they like. handle your little hermies often so they get used to you. they also definantly need a heat pad stuck under the bottom of the tank for warmth. they need warmth. good luck1!!
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∙ 11y agoHermies by nature, hide from anything that move. They dont relize in captivity, that us walking by or checking on them, isnt a preditor
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What do hermit crabs do when they are under attack?
They hide in their shell.
Why was the hermit crab frightened out in the open sea without a shell to hide in?
It was scared
Where do hermit crabs hide?
they hide in the ground
How does hermit crab protects itself?
Hermit crabs protect themselves by the shells they live in. By living in shells they are able to hide in them, away from predators.
When do you know when you hermit crab is going to die?
You will know when your hermit crab is about to die because it will not move in the shell. When it is not moving it starts to fall out of its shell. Like my hermit crabs 2 of them died and now I only have 1. The first and second one did the same thing of course but they both fell out. You also know when a hermit crab dies, when they a pale or there skin is different. They will not hide into there shell at all. Hopefully your hermit crabs are in good health like mine were!!!
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.
What do hermit crabs like?
Hermit crabs love coconut shavings and sea food. But they also need places to climb on and places to hide in. hermit crabs can live for years is properly takes care of here is a website that helps me a ton.
What do land hermit crabs like to do?
hermit crabs LOVE to CLIMB trees in the wild so have some tree bark in your tank. Also have hiding places they love to hide, some like to dig. this is chewy89422 inproving answer: land hermit crabs love to do the following: dig,climb,hide,be very social with other crabs,and they love to be playd with and exercise.
Why arent hermit crabs real crabs?
because they dont look like any ordinary crab and they carry their house. crabs cant hide in their shells.crabs dont switch shells and hermit crabs are most often pets not food no offense crabs!
Do hermit crabs cry?
Nobody knows due to the fact that they can hide their emotions like a champ maybe they just cry when you aren’t looking. Make sure you care about your hermit crabs so they don’t feel sad as much
How does tortoise use their shell?
to hide in when they feel scared.
Should hermit crabs be kept in pairs?
I'm not so sure if they need a companion, but they certainly enjoy company. If you are getting pet hermit crabs it would be advisable to get three or four, and as hermit crabs aren't too expensive, you should think about it.
