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Hermit Crabs

Hermit Crabs acquire empty shells to protect themselves from predators. Hermit Crabs can be popular aquarium pets because they feed on algae and debris. Questions regarding care of pet hermit crabs are welcome here.

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Do frogs and hermit crabs get along?

I would say no because their climates are a little different plus frogs don't like the desert type and there isn't much water.

Do cats eat hermit crabs?

I have never seen it but I feed mine veggies

What is a wild hermit crabs diet?

Hermit crabs eat many many things!~ They eat worms, Plankton, lots of oraganic foods and some meat these are basicly things we eat!!~


Land hermit crabs are omnivores. They eat whatever they can find like meat and plants.

What enables living organisms to survive and reproduce.?

Natural Selection. That means the changes that make organisms better suited to their environmnets development. Natural selection works like this: Tose individuals whose characteristics are best suited for their envornment tend to survive and produce offspring.

Can you let a hermit crab out of its cage for exercise?

Hermit crab should only go outside if the temperature and humidity are above 70, you need to keep them in a relatively shaded area. Letting them roam the grass is okay as long as it hasn't been treated with pesticides or herbicides. Be careful though, it is very easy for a hermit crab to sneak away when you're not looking.

How many young do hermit crabs have at a time?

The amount of offspring that a hermit crab can give birth to at one time depends largely on the individual organism's size. This can range from 800 and 50000 eggs.

What are some adaptations of the hermit crab?

Distilled water in a bowl, SEA salt water in a diffrent bowl, and a bowl of food (fruits and veggies).

Hermit crabs are very soial so buy at least two. One gallon of space per SMALL hermit crab.

For substrate use coconut husk fiber mixed in with some sand, also have some climbing toys and humidity and temp between 70 and 80% / F.

PLEASE RESEARCH HOW TO CARE FOR HERMIT CRABS.

How do you play with your hermit crab?

You can hold it, but dont hold it too long. They also play with other hermit crabs in the tank, like climbing. If you dont have more than 1 hermit crab Now, you need another one because hermit crabs are very social and love to have a mate, and they can die from stress of not playing.

What does sand crabs eats?

Yes, I've had this problem too. Lots of lotion and massaging worked well for me. My crabs loved to eat semen, it's very healthy and full of protein.

Does a male hermit crab have a purple big claw?

All of the crabs that belong to the species Coenobita Clypeatus or (Purple Pinchers) have big purple claws, male and female.

How fast does a 127cc motor go?

ask your mom how fast she banged me that's the answer!!

How do you treat crabs?

You get crabs, which are basically a type of lice but in your pubic hair, by coming into contact with someone else who has them. The most common way of getting them is by having sex with someone who is currently infected. If you have a case of crabs, you should go see your doctor. There is some very good medications that can be applied and can kill them fairly quickly. That way they stop bothering you, and you don't pass them to someone else.

What happens when a crayfish loses a limb?

It regenerates. Because of the dangerous are's the crayfish lives in, God equipped the crayfish of the blessing of regenration. Whenever the crayfish loses a limb it can regenrate it. Of course it takes time to fully heal.

How much are hermit crabs at pet smart?

Around 6 dollars and u can return them if they die but u have to bring them inside petsmart

What diseases can a Hermit Crab get?

yes they can. if you feed them the wrong crap they will get stomach cancer

How much is a hermit crab?

If you go to PET-SMART they have Hermit Crabs for sale, for atleast $5 to $6

(This DOES NOT include, their cages, food, and an additional shell)

Is it possible to have two hermit crabs in one shell?

YES, but you need to make sure that one species is not to much larger than the other. And make sure they both able to eat the same type of food : )

How long can hermit crabs go without heat?

they don't hibernate. they do tunnel down into the sand to molt (shed their exoskelaton and grow). the length of molting depends on the size of the crab. tiny ones can take two weeks, meduim (golf ball sized) can take from two weeks to a month or two, really big ones can even take 3 months. never disturb a crab while it is molting.

How long can hermit crabs hold there breath?

if its a land crab i might spend 5 to 8 min. in the water and if its a water crab it lives in water and they should not be fully under water they will drown the need to have a water pool *if to much water it will drown* just a little so it can get in and out and it clean itself so just a little pool

What do crabs like?

Crabs do get afraid, especially of predators that will harm and eat them. Crabs that feel in danger will use their pincers to fight back.