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it would be hard because he would jump in his shell and it would also kill them cuz you would rip his guts out but if he is ready to molt than buy a shell at a pet store put it in with him and he will change shells within 30 minutes but only if he grown out his shell if hes not that he will molt

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What advantages do hermit crabs and snails have?

the hermit crab will either eat or use an empty snail shell that would then be abandoned. all thx to mrs. perrins enviormental science class :) Answer - Commensalistic .


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Do saltwater hermit crabs have an exoskeleton?

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How do you hermit crabs mate?

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i cant yes or no i would say kind of sometimes they would be separated and learn to take care of themselves


Is there any hermit crabs on SpongeBob?

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What is easier to take care of a hermit crab or a turtle?

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Why do hermit crabs take other creatures shells?

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