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What does water hermit crabs look like?
Land Hermit Crabs consume fresh water. It is suggested by some pet stores to have two watering dishes. One for bottled fresh water and the other for bottled salt water. The hermit crab can choose between the two depending upon the nutrients it feels it needs. If you do not have salt water- that is fine, it is not necessary.
What kind of water do hermit crabs need?
Salt water hermit crabs need to live in ocean water that has been properly set up (like a reef aquarium). Land hermit crabs need access to both fresh and salt water but live the majority of their lives on land.
What do hermit crabs kill and eat?
because they don,t like hermit crabs
Do hermit crabs have bones?
No, hermit crabs like many other creatures have exoskeletons.
Do hermit crabs like being sprayed by water?
It all depends on the crab, each one has it's own personality. But most hermit crabs love being sprayed by water- as in the wild hermit crabs will literally 'come out to play' in the rain. The feeling of being sprayed by water is very reminiscent of that and a fun activity for most crabs.
Are hermit crabs like fiddler crabs?
yes they are
Do hermit crabs drink fresh water?
The kind of hermit crabs most people think of are Land Hermit Crabs. They live on land, and need at least enough water to submerge themselves. Land Hermit Crabs do need sea salt to keep their body chemistry balanced, and as such, need access to both salt and fresh water. Marine Hermit Crabs require a full saltwater aquarium to survive. Such tanks are elaborate, and should be researched thoroughly before purchase. Saltwater pets of all sorts are often regarded as difficult to care for.
Are fiddler crabs better pets than hermit crabs?
It is all up to you. I like hermit crabs better, though.
Why do hermat crabs like to be with other crabs?
Hermit crabs like to be with others, like how other animals like to be. It always nice to have another partner. I had several hermit crabs and they lasted longer than ones with out any other hermit crab.
What kind of shells do hermit crabs live in?
It depends on the type of hermit crab. Purple Pinchers or Carribean crabs like turbo shells, but I have one in a different kind. Ecuadorians like shells with a more wide or oval shaped opening because their body is wider
Do hermit crabs have respiration systems like humans?
No; hermit crabs respiration is provided by branchial appendages.
What is a shell home to?
some crabs, like hermit crabs
