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A claw pinch from the hermit crab, while painful, is not venemous, but if the skin is broken there's a small chance you'd pick up an infection or have an allergic reaction for other reasons. It's a good idea to handle hermit crabs with gloves as this is a pretty common defensive response.
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Is a hermit crab's pinch poisonous?
I have a female fiddler crab and her pinches are not that bad. But she is not that aggressive. So it depends on how active they really are.
Is crab poisonous?
no crabs are not poisonous they just pinch but other than that NO
Do hermit crabs pinch?
yes they do but they hurt alot sometimes
Can hermit crabs leave their claws in human skin?
no it can only pinch you
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 :) )
What kind of temperament do hermit crabs have?
It doesn't take much to upset a hermit crab. They get mad very easily and they will obviously pinch if they get upset.
How does a hermit crab protect its self?
it will usually retract onto its shell for pretection, and sometimes use its claws to pinch and swipe. don't gove a hermit crab reason to pinch you. it hurts. really really really really BAD.
Do hermit crabs bit?
I'm not sure, but they might bite when eating, but they pinch people.
Are Caribbean hermit crabs friendy?
Yes, they are shy though. If you give them a chance to pinch you, they will.
Can people play with hermit crabs?
yes you can play with hermit crabs but not the way you think.all you have to do is let it crawl on your hand or on a flat surface,but that's about it.(if your hermit crab is not used to you it may pinch you if you try to hod it)
Is the bite of a praying mantis poisonis?
No. Although it may pinch, its not poisonous.
How long can a hermit crab can live for if they get drop 3 times and pinch?
they will die so dont do it
