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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
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What type of shells do hermit crabs live in when they are in the wild?
Hermit crabs live in sea snail shells so the hermit crabs go in which ever shell they think will be comfy, like turbo shells. Also hermit crabs love shells with a pearl color inside.
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
What is a hermit crab mite?
Hermit crab mites are like head lice for crabs. They are small wingless insects that crawl around inside the shells of hermit crabs. And, just like lice, they have nothing to do with how clean or dirty the habitat or crabs are. Mites can hide out in hermit crab toys, bedding and even food.
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 are hermit crabs prey?
There are not many hermit crab predators. Their shells protect them. Man is the greatest threat to hermit crabs.
What are the natural predators of land hermit crabs?
Natural predators of land hermit crabs include birds, reptiles, and some mammals like raccoons and crabs. These predators typically prey on hermit crabs by sniffing them out, knocking them over, and breaking their shells to access the soft body inside.
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.
What is the closest living relative to a hermit crab?
Truthfully, other than the obvious (crabs and lobsters), they are closely related to the spider.
Dose a hermit crab fall completely out of its shell?
Hermit crabs can. It happens when the hermit crab is changing its shell and falls over or when the hermit crab is dead it slides out or falls out of its shell! Sadly they can't always get back in there shells and die.
How do hermit crabs excrete their bodily waste?
Hermit crabs excrete waste by going in their shells then they scoop it out, mostly in their water dish. They make small amounts of liquid (like a drop or two) so you don't have to worry about that.
How do you make a home for a pet hermit crab?
I have mine in a fish tank with sand in the bottom. If you have land hermit crabs put something for them to climb on in there and prop up large sea shells so they can barrow under them. Sea hermit crabs they like to hang on fish rocks.
What do hermit crabs kill and eat?
because they don,t like hermit crabs
