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they are aclimatising and getting used to the new temperature and sorroudings. leave them where they are for about 3 weeks and after that check they are alive also leave out food and water and everything i have two they did that for 2 weeks when holding them straighten out your hand they bit my sisters it hurts!
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Why do land hermit crabs dig?
Most of the time Hermit Crabs just dig for fun but at other times they are molting.
How do you know when you hermit crabs are matting?
Hermit crabs in captivity cannot mate. Unless you live on a tropical island with wild hermit crabs, there's no need to worry. They were probably just playing.
How do hermit crabs find there food?
Hermit crabs find their food 2 ways by seeing another crab eating it or just by smelling it. I know this because I have 2 hermit crabs myself.
Will hermit crabs eat fruit?
Yes. Hermit crabs love fruits, vegetables, and other snacks like unsalted crackers. Just don't give your hermit crabs any citrus fruits.
How do hermit crabs get in another shell?
It just comes out.
Why do hermit crabs chirp?
They arent squealing, they are chirping. This is how they communicate with one another. But if you only have one, it could just be chirping for fun :) Dont worry about, it is normal. :)
Can fiddler crabs live with hermit crabs?
No, Hermit Crabs and Fiddler Crabs are very different, and require two whole different living conditions. And Fiddler Crabs are very aggressive, and will probably attack the Hermit Crab anyway. So, in all, it just isn't a good idea.
What are hermit crabs prey?
There are not many hermit crab predators. Their shells protect them. Man is the greatest threat to hermit crabs.
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 :) )
Can hermit crabs live with fiddler crabs?
No, Hermit Crabs and Fiddler crabs require two different environments. The Hermit Crab would drown in the water a Fiddler Crab needs. You can always ask your local pet store if there is any way possible though. Some hermit crabs live on land others live in water even land hermit need two enter salt water , fiddler crabs are brackish or fresh hermit crabs can't breathe in those environments
How do you get hermit crabs out of the shell?
break the shell just kiddin
What is the land hermit crabs eat?
land hermit crabs eat dried fruit,tree bark,dried ground marigold pettles.some people just give you hermit crab food
