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then get them! in fact, PLEASE do!! they love company and will become depressed if they don't have any. make sure to have a 10-gallon tank for two crabs though~
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∙ 11y agoA small tank is all that is needed for hermit crabs. At pet stores you can find little plastic hermit crab enclosures.
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Is it ok if hermit crabs come out of their shells?
As hermit crabs grow and increase in size they need to come out of their shell in order to find a larger shell to live in.
Are girl hermit crabs small?
There is no difference in size between female and male hermit crabs.
What is the size of a sea hermit crab?
The crabs Can be any size
Will spider crabs harm hermit crabs?
Spiders can but only if theyre a certain size
What is the hermit crabs size?
It can range between a camera and a penny
What is the size of hermit crabs?
It can range between a camera and a penny
Are hermit crabs happier if there is more of them?
Yes. The hermit crab usually lives in a pod of 25 or more. So, the more the better. But, hermit crabs can get territorial, so have plenty of space. And, some crabs will pick on crabs of the same size. They feel they are a threat.
How large is a normal hermit crab?
Hermit crabs don't have a regular size because they grow, they don't stay the same size.
How Much Bedding Goes In A Hermit Crab Cage?
Usually they need about 3 inches depending on your hermit's size. When molting, they need to completely cover themselves. I use something called cocofiber. I got it when i bought my crabs. They also love sand, i usually mixed it, sand on half, coconut on other, they love both sides!
Is it legal to take home a hermit crab from the beach?
No, it is not legal. You must have a permit to harvest hermit crabs from the beach even if it is only one. Additionally, the majority of the hermit crabs found on the beach especially in North America are marine hermit crabs and they will not be able to survive in the kind of habitat that is designed for Land Hermit Crabs. They need a full salt water reef setup and must live under water.
How much does a 'hermit crab' cost?
three dollars if you want a hermit crab without a cage, and 33 dollars if you want a hermit crab with a cage.
You have had your hermit crab for two years will it get along with a new crab?
Hermit crabs will normally get along with other hermits of equal size.
