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What type of shells do hermit crabs live in when they are in the wild?
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∙ 13y ago
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.
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What type of shell does a hermit crab have?
Hermit crabs can have a variety of different shells, which are called different things. But the overall kind of shells they usually inhabit are sea snail shells, which are washed up onto the shore of the Caribbean of where they live.
In what type of habitat do you think the crab lives why?
Hermit crabs live on the beach, so if you are keeping any as pets I would advise you to give them a mixture of sand and grit, with a few rocks and shells. They probably live on the beach because the beach is where you find shells, and shells are a big part of a hermit crab's life.
What kind of shells do hermit crabs live in?
It depends on the type of hermit crab. Purple Pinchers or Carribean crabs like turbo shells, but I have one in a different kind. Ecuadorians like shells with a more wide or oval shaped opening because their body is wider
What is the closest living relative to a hermit crab?
Truthfully, other than the obvious (crabs and lobsters), they are closely related to the spider.
Can the little pet hermit crabs you get from Florida live under water?
Most hermit crabs cannot live under water, they can drown, mould or both! Unless you know what exact type of hermit crab I would NOT take any chances on account of most don't! I hope this help, good luck!
What type of crabs live in fresh water?
Yes, there are many types of crabs that live in fresh water.
Do hermit crabs eat eggshells?
I saw a few websites that said Yes. I just got my hermit Crabs today and I feed them some, and they seem alright. Just look at different sites or type it into Google. You will surely find the answer PS: make sure you grind up the shells so they are in small pieces!
What is the difference between a rock crab and a hermit crab?
A hermit crab uses the old shell of another sea animal (ex. snail). I true crab uses its own natural shell. A hermit crab makes its home in a snail shell or anything really. It has a soft abdomen that is very vulnerable to the outside and can be smooshed easily almost like a caterpillars skin. So it hides its back end in a protective covering. A regular crab already has its own exoskeleton that is hard and durable so they don't need a shell to protect them. Also, regular crabs live in the water a majority of the time and a hermit crab can either be completely dependent on water, these are called saltwater hermit crabs who live like a fish at the bottomof the ocean, or you have a typical land hermit crab that lives on the beaches and sometimes even a mile off shore. They do not need a large amount of water or food to survive. These are the crabs you find in the pet store in the fancy painted shells.
Does a crab loose its shell and take another one?
Most crabs shed their shell and then their outer areas harden up and become a new one. Hermit crabs will enforce their shells with a snail type shell and will switch to a larger shell as they grow.
What type of crab lives in the shells of other fish?
A crab that lives in the shells of other shell fish is called a hermit crab.
Are hermit crabs in tundras?
No, unless omeone who lived in a tundra type place keeps them as pets. But wild? No way. Wouldn't live for a day.
Is acrylic paint toxis for hermit crabs?
Acrylic paint is not toxic for hermit crabs. Although if and when you paint them make sure the shells are empty, do not paint on the bottom or in the inside of the shell, and last when you are finished painting it, let it sit for 5-10 days to let poison dry out.
