That is where he/she feels safe. It is also their house. They do not know that you aren't going to eat them.
Because he doesn't fit his old shell (too small) and he needs a new shell.
When it is too big, and or wants something new. It all depends on their personality.every day
what it looks like is a naked hermit crab so if your hermit crab isn't picking it shell for almost a day get more changing shells so if your hermit crab is naked don't worry just give them some time
Yes they do, my hermit crab Junior sleeps all day!
The reason your hermit crab is staying in its shell is because... 1. When it sees you it will quickly go into its shell for protection. 2. They like to come out at night more then the day. 3. It is in the wrong environment. 4. It will only come out if there is food or water.
Maybe the crab needs a bigger shell. If the crab came out of the shell. it is because it requires a bigger home.
It depends how long it has been from when he changed its shell. if it has been less than a day I wouldn't just in case but after a day it would be safe to.
Yes, hermit crabs don't usually fight. You could give the new hermit crab a bath so that it smells the same as the other hermit crab in you tank.
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It is most likely curl in it shell then when you walk away or not touch it it will come out I know it for a fact
It could be because the shell is dirty, to small or searching for a new one. Hermit crabs are always in their shells. Hermit crabs will never leave their shells unless switching. IF your hermit crab is running around without it's shell there is something wrong with it.AnswerThis could be because it has outgrown its shell and is searching for a larger one. A tight-fitting shell stunts the crab's growth, making it easier for a predator to eat it. There is always lots of competition between hermit crabs for their shells. This could also be because the hermit crab is stressed out because of lack of humidity or temp not being right. The hermit crab is vulnerable without his shell so separating him from the others and providing him with tons of shells helps. You can even use the cup method and place the crab gently in a cup with a shell. This helps sometimes.
Hermit crabs change shells once and a while so put about maybe 3 or 2 per hermit crab.I have my own hermit crab and i thought this question.But my hermit crabs havent been changing shells a lot.And make sure you use the right size because hermit crabs dont change shells if that shell is to small or to big or have holes in it.Have Fun With Your Hermit crab