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How many years can a hermit crab live for alone in captivity?
By itself maybe 1 year. But with friends they can live up to 15 years but there was one woman who raised her hermit crabs for over 30 years
What is the lifespan of a Hermit crab?
There is a lady on one of the hermit crab forums who has had her crabs in her possession for over 25 years - so they can live a long time if cared for properly. if you need more information on how to take care of hermit crabs - please see landhermitcrabs.com for all the answers to your questions. This is just one of the many reputable hermit crab forums online.
How old are hermit crabs when they die?
A hermit crab can die at any time during their life, however, it is known that crabs live anywhere from 30-50 years in the wild. Carol of Crabworks has had her crabs, John and Kate for over 30 years.
What should hermit live in?
a shell. but if your talking house wise-- a nice cage with hermit crab food which you can usually get at a beach over the summer. but if its not summer maybe a petco or petsmart
What is the hermit crabs latin name?
The scientific name for a crab is Pediculus pubis.
Can hermit crab mites harm a hermit crab?
Sometimes mites can kill hermit crabs it depends if the mites are all over the cage and on the hermit crabs. if there are only like 3 it should not harm them as much. mites are tiny white bugs they can also be black. mites will harm the hermit crab if there are tons. just clean your tank if you mites. by Josie j
How do you get over your hermit crab that died?
You should try to get it off your mind.I know how it feals because I had one die before. You need to got your hermit crab off your mind.
Average life expectancy of a hermit crab?
We know because scientists have tracked and studied them and their growth patterns. You can also visit Carol of Crabworks and meet Jon and Kate who are over 30 years old. http://www.geocities.com/hermit_crabs/carol/
What happens when your hermit crab flips over on it's shell?
it flips back over...... lol
Why is there white stuff all over your hermit crab?
Those are probably mites.
Can a hermit crab overheat?
It depends on were it is, if it is in the water then no, but if it is out on land then it has a chance to over heat.
How come your hermit crab hasn't changed shells in a week?
It may be happy with the shell is has on. NEVER force a hermit crab out of its shell. but over time it will molt and change to a diffrent shell.
