well that's a very great question,and i will do my best to ansewer it. hermit crabs start to live out in the wild, at a beach is the best known place for a hermit crab to live.people take them to the pet stores for people to by them as pets.if you get a hermit crab its best to leave it by its self for a week or two,you've never known what its been through from the ocean to the pet store
Pet stores
At a local pet store. Most chain pet stores will carry things in there stores.
What I do for my hermit crabs is I take a shallow hermit crab dish (found at pet stores), fill it with fresh NATURAL SPRING WATER (all other water will kill crabs. trust me!), and put in a hermit crab sponge (also found at pet stores). This way they can pleasantly have their NATURAL SPRING WATER (remember that!) without drowning.
You can buy hermit crabs at stores such as Petco. They have many hermit crabs things to meet your needs.
On some beaches and especially in the Caribbean. But PLEASE don't take hermit crabs from the beach or other wild places, they WILL die. Buy them from pet stores instead.
Hermit crabs do not have a designated season in the wild; they are typically available year-round. However, the availability of hermit crabs in pet stores may vary depending on breeding cycles and demand. It's best to check with your local pet store for more specific information on when hermit crabs are available.
No. You should give your hermit crabs distilled water. You can easily find distilled water at a grocery or convenience store in big jugs. Or you could buy water for hermit crabs at pet stores.
yes
the wild populations of land hermit crabs are decreasing because of people collecting them for the pet business :(
not pet hermit crabs... they are too weak and fragile to keep the hermit crab save although wild hermit crabs might use them the would be sea snails which have harder shells
then get them! in fact, PLEASE do!! they love company and will become depressed if they don't have any. make sure to have a 10-gallon tank for two crabs though~
In Cincinnati, you can find hermit crabs at local pet stores such as PetSmart or Petco, which typically carry a variety of exotic pets and supplies. Additionally, specialty stores like The Fish Bowl or local reptile shops may also have hermit crabs available. It's always a good idea to call ahead to check availability. Online retailers may also offer hermit crabs with shipping options if you're looking for specific breeds or accessories.