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What does it mean when a hermit crab's legs and pincher's are out when it's inside it's shell and sleeping?
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∙ 15y ago
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
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Is it not good for hermit crabs pinchers to be purple?
No, it's fine. You just must have purple pincher hermit crabs (also called Caribbean crabs). I have 3 hermit crabs, all purple pinchers. Their claws are red with purple in the center and their legs have a purple-ish & red-ish hue. No worries, that's just the type of crabs they are. Purple pincher crabs are the most common to buy in pets stores.
Can hermit crabs live in only water?
No, there are some hermit crabs called purple pinchers and they happen to be land crabs.
Why do people love hermit crabs?
because love to have them as pets. most people dont know this but hermit crabs are very loveabul.they are really cool pets and becasue they are fun cool pets
What type of shells do hermit crabs live in when they are in the wild?
Hermit crabs live in sea snail shells so the hermit crabs go in which ever shell they think will be comfy, like turbo shells. Also hermit crabs love shells with a pearl color inside.
What adaptations do crabs have?
pinchers
What are hermit crabs attracted to?
The only thing that is known to attract hermit crabs are a shell with a pearl color inside. Also food but none spesific, all hermit crabs enjoy diffrent foods better than other ones, other hermit crabs may like.
What do hermit crabs usually do?
Hermit crabs spend their time eating, climbing, sleeping, and climbing in and out of the water dishes. In the wild they would roam in huge groups across the beaches and inland areas.
A colony of crabs is called?
A colony of hermit crabs can be found piled on top of one another when they are sleeping. They are considered as very social creatures.
How many hermit crabs is too many hermit crabs?
A lot
Are hermit crabs herbavores?
No, Hermit Crabs are omnivores.
What is the hermit crabs favorite color?
Hermit crabs do not care much for the color of the shell, however, they prefer shells with a pearl lining inside. Ecuadorian hermit crabs are very picky for their shells though! Try to get the same shape and colour of shell for these ones.
Do Hermit Crabs Have Antennas?
Yes hermit crabs have antennas.
