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It will only die after a week or so if you don't take good care of it. If you do take care of it, it could live up to 20 years.
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How do hermit crabs die without a shell?
So far for me 3 days
Do hermit crabs have babies?
hermit crabs mate in waters so if they are in captivity no in the wild yes hermit crabs mate in waters so if they are in captivity no in the wild yes
How do hermit crabs get there name?
Well, they live in shells, and when no one is there, they don't come out very often, so they are hermits. And they are related to crabs...so....hermit crabs!
How do Hermit crabs adapt without shells?
Hermit crabs have adapted to live in shells, so they will die without a shell. This is because they cant revolutionize over night it taks millions of years.
Do hermit crabs die in there shell?
They don't die in their shells they crawl out of their shells to die...(I read this from somewhere so I am not too sure...)
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.
Can a hermit crab live with fish?
They cannot live with a land hermit crab because land hermit crabs live out of water so the fish would die (as you know) if it is out of water.
How do hermit crabs breath?
As most people know hermit crabs have gills most animals that breathe under water have gills for example a fish. The hermit crabs gill's can work on land but in order for the hermit crab to survive they hermit crabs gills have to be moist....
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.
Are hermit crabs red?
Yes, hermit crabs can be red. But more or so often they will be another more common color such as brown.
Are hermit crabs sea creatures?
hermit crabs are not true crabs, but are more closely related to shrimps. I read it in a book!Hermit crabs are more closely related to squat lobstersand porcelain crabs than they are to true crabs.Adding on to that, yes, Hermit crabs are very similar to true crabs. They are closely related, but not as closely as the aforementioned creatures.
What are hermit crabs prey?
There are not many hermit crab predators. Their shells protect them. Man is the greatest threat to hermit crabs.
