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Crabs pinch as a self defense mechanism. Crabs pinch when they're scared of falling like when you're holding them improperly. They also pinch if they feel threatened.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoCrabs nip with the claws because they feel threatened, it is like us punching someone when we are threatened
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∙ 11y agoTo snap their prey cruely and to attract predaters mates
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∙ 13y agoCrabs pinch as a self defense mechanism. Hermit crabs also pinch when they're scared of falling like when you're holding them. They also pinch if they feel threatened.
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∙ 15y agoto get females
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∙ 11y agoTo kill it first and then eat it
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∙ 14y agofor defence
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∙ 12y agoya they do
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Can a fiddler crabs pinch be poinous?
No
Do ALL crabs bite?
Yes. They all pinch.
Do hermit crabs pinch like lobsters and crabs?
Hermit Crabs do pinch! Actually i got pinched by mine earlier today. But it will not hurt you very very bad you just feel some sting. (If you are wondering hermit crabs don't transmit any diseases :) )
Do crabs bite?
Yes, but they are far more likely to pinch you.
Do hermit crabs pinch?
yes they do but they hurt alot sometimes
Can crabs pinch off people's fingers?
If you stick your finger at them they might pinch you....with their claws....
Can hermit crabs leave their claws in human skin?
no it can only pinch you
Do female crabs pinch at all?
Yes, one bit me when I was cleaning it.
Is crab poisonous?
no crabs are not poisonous they just pinch but other than that NO
How hard can a crab bite?
Crabs don't bite they pinch. It all depends on what kind. Bigger sea crabs can 'pinch very hard, some can even take a finger or draw blood. Small, hermit crabs can pinch little pieces of skin off then they eat it! :P They can also draw a little blood.
Are Caribbean hermit crabs friendy?
Yes, they are shy though. If you give them a chance to pinch you, they will.
Do hermit crabs bit?
I'm not sure, but they might bite when eating, but they pinch people.
