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they crawl ashore as babies and find a shell that fits their body and back into it
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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.
Do hermit crabs grow new shells?
No, they find new ones.
Where does the hermit crab get its shell?
Answer: Usually a sea snail's.
Where do sand hermit crabs get their shells?
Empty snail shells.
Do hermit crabs use snail shells?
not pet hermit crabs... they are too weak and fragile to keep the hermit crab save although wild hermit crabs might use them the would be sea snails which have harder shells
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.
Do hermit crabs die after molting?
No, Hermit Crabs molt due to bodily changes. After molting they find new shells to fit their new body.
Do hermit crabs grow to the size of their cages?
No they grow out of their shells and find a new one.
Where did hermit crabs get there name?
They got there name because they were hermits since they lived and hid in shells thats why they are hermit crabs.
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.
What animals do hermit crabs get their shells from?
Just about anything that will fit them, such as snail or conch shells.
What are special about hermit crabs?
They live in other creatures shells
