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while they are in the old shells they will start crawling to the new,and bigger shell, and try to crawl inside while they are still in the old shell, when they are ready they will slowly crawl out of the old and smaller shell and into the new and bigger shell and push the old shell out of the way, then they will be living in the new shell
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How do hermit crabs get there name?
Well, they live in shells, and when no one is there, they don't come out very often, so they are hermits. And they are related to crabs...so....hermit crabs!
Why arent hermit crabs real crabs?
because they dont look like any ordinary crab and they carry their house. crabs cant hide in their shells.crabs dont switch shells and hermit crabs are most often pets not food no offense crabs!
What type of relationship exists between hermit crabs and giant tritons?
Ah, hermit crabs and giant tritons have a fascinating relationship in the ocean. You see, hermit crabs often use empty shells for protection, and the giant tritons, well, they like to snack on these hermit crabs. It's all part of the circle of life in the beautiful underwater world, where each creature plays a unique role.
Do hermit crabs change shell to shell?
Yes. Some more often than others.
How often does a hermit crab change shells?
When ever a hermit crab grows out of its old shell it finds a new one to call home. There is no set amount of times a hermit crab will change its shells. The hermit crab will only change shells if it has grown to big for its original one. Otherwise, the hermit crab will not change shells. It all depends on the hermit crab's growth rate and size.
What do hermet crabs eat and how often do you need to feed them?
Hermit crabs can eat both fruits and vegtables but no meat.You can also buy hermit crab food at petstores.Make sure to change there food everyday in the morning.
Are hermit crabs red?
Yes, hermit crabs can be red. But more or so often they will be another more common color such as brown.
How often does hermit crabs give birth?
not as much.
What is the relationship between a hermit and a snail shell?
What I know of that is hermit crabs will eat snails. However, hermit crabs will often use an empty shell of a sea snail.
Do hermit crabs come out of their shells?
Yes, they are nocturnal but also are active during the day, some of them dont come out as much as others, my hermies have not come out of their hiding place for months but there alive and well i check on them
How do bristle worm live with hermit crabs?
Bristle worms and hermit crabs often coexist in marine environments, particularly in coral reefs and sandy substrates. Hermit crabs use empty shells for protection, while bristle worms typically inhabit the same areas, benefiting from the organic matter found around these habitats. While they do not have a symbiotic relationship, they can share resources and space without direct competition. However, caution is warranted, as some bristle worm species can be aggressive or harmful if they come into contact with hermit crabs.
What shells do Hermit crabs like best?
They like all types of shells... You must keep a few different types of the right sized shell in your tank so they can choose what they like best... Hermit crabs like to switch shells often, and many times they will switch to a shell and switch right back to their old one as a sort of "buyers remorse".... Make sure the shells you keep are a bit larger than the ones your crabs are currently in, and the new ahells shouldn't have anything inside like sharp edges... The shells are their way of protecting their sensative abdomen and if the shell has sharp spots or debris inside it could injure your crab
