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Is it bad if a hermit crab changes shells without molting?
Why would you throw away a crab's molt? They are great pizza toppings. #StupidIdiot
What type of crab lives in the shells of other fish?
A crab that lives in the shells of other shell fish is called a hermit crab.
Are painted shells good for hermit crabs?
No, they are not. Painted shells-- *will chip and eventually look terrible. *can cause the hermit crab to get sick or even die- the paint has chemicals in it, and when it chips, the paint can fall into their food or water, and the crab will eat it- not a good idea! *are much less expensive than regular shells *provide a bad home to the crab Please - just get a natural shell. It is so much better for the crab.
How does a hermit crab reproduce?
They probably come out of their shells to do it, but no crab has reproduced in captivity.
Which crab has a soft shell and use other shells as homes?
A hermit crab.
What type of wood should you put in a hermit crab tank that won't mold?
You should let it mold. It is part of life for a Hermit crab.
Is a painted shell or a natural shell better for a hermit crab?
A natural shell!!!! Painted shells-- *will chip and eventually look terrible. *can cause the hermit crab to get sick or even die- the paint has chemicals in it, and when it chips, the paint can fall into their food or water, and the crab will eat it- not a good idea! *are much less expensive than regular shells *provide a bad home to the crab Please-- Get a natural shell. Your crab (and your wallet!) will thank you.
What special features does a crab have?
hard shells
When a crab molts is that when they change shells?
no not usually
Are crab shells called living things?
No
Are crab shells bone?
No, crab shells are not made of bone; they are composed of chitin, a tough, flexible polysaccharide, and are often reinforced with calcium carbonate. This material provides strength and protection to the crab's body. Unlike bones, which are part of the vertebrate skeletal system, crab shells are part of an exoskeleton that supports and encases the animal from the outside.
What are some practical uses for discarded lobster and crab shells?
Chitin in crab and lobster shells can be used to make contact lenses and dis-solvable stitches.
