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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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How do you take care of pearls?

The most important thing to remember about taking care of pearls is not to get perfume, hairspray, or makeup on them. If you do, just wipe them off with a clean soft cloth and just a little water. It is very important to be careful not to get perfume, make-up, or hairspray on pearls. If you do take a clean soft cloth and wipe them with just water. Also don't store them in plastic bag. I place them on velvet tray in draw.

What is a hermit crabs favorite food?

Hermit Crabs like fruit ( No citrus fruit), palm tree bark, and my hermit crabs love Zoo Meds Hermit Crab food.Don't get the dried up shrimp for them, they won't eat it.

Are there places that you can take your hermit crab to meet other hermit crabs?

Well if you have a friend who lives close and has hermit crabs then when you are hanging out at each others houses you could bring your hermit crab with you and put it in their tank. (You need a little moving tank. The very small ones with a little handle on the top.) But when you leave you need to bring your hermit crab with you. ~EEE2

How much does crab cages cost?

At least 5 dollars... There are ones that cost more but their usually bigger

How fast does a kdx 200 go?

mine top speed is 72 mph with a 12 tooth on the front

Do you have to keep your hermit crabs in salt water if you got them from the ocean?

Although I do not recommend keeping hermit crabs from the ocean, yes you need saltwater. They are salt water creatures.

Can you find hermit crabs at Brighton beach in Victoria Australia?

Probably. But if you're thinking about taking a hermit crab from there, I wouldn't. Most hermit crabs taken from the wild are very, very aggressive and can carry diseases. They also would most likey die and never get used to living in capitivity.

What is hermit crabs feeding strategy?

Hermit crabs find food, eat it until full, and stay near food until it's gone.

Can a land crab from pet-smart carry a disease?

Land hermit crabs do not typically carry diseases that can be transmitted to a human, but they can carry mites- which can transfer to other pets and crabs. To get rid of mites, simply dip your hermit crab into a bowl of room temperature water for a few seconds with their opening facing upward. The mites should float out.

Do hermit crabs have noses?

No; hermit crabs sense odors using the straight pair of their antennae.

What is the opposite of hermit crab?

The opposite of a hermit crab is a social butterfly.

What does it mean when your hermit crabs are pale?

It means your crab has molted. (sheaded its exoskeleton, like a snake) Or possibly it dosen't have enough cellulose in its diet. I recomend Japanese Red Maple leaves, Irish moss, or if you can't get your hands on those I reccomend eggs.

Why do hermit crabs commit suicide?

it's the only way to get away from you

Can you put normal dirt in a hermet crabs tank?

No! they need coconut husk bedding/ dirt, normal dirt has bacteria and the hermies dont have that kind in the wild, they live in the caribbean islands. You can also use sand.

How can you find out if your hermit crab it alive without touching its pitcher?

i have hermit crabs and normally they will smell or they will just not move for a long time

Why do crabs have pincers?

A crab has pincers for defending itself and its like its hands for picking up things.

How do hermit crabs suffocate?

Hermit crabs will suffocate in an environment that has too little humidity because they breath through modified gills.

How do you bond with a hermit crab?

You have to play with him like making him or her a thing to climb on.

And you have to take care of it. And hold it alot.

Why is a crab called a poo?

its called that because in ancient history, they wanted to make a slang for poo because some people found it efensive.

Where do hermit crabs hide in houses?

well,any cracks and holes and places where a humin would rarely look. hermies don't like to be in loud places so check somewhere where its qiet and clam and not much people would be in such as you baby sister/baby brothers room...

How do you starve myself when your parents force you to eat?

Sit down and eat with your family and then throw up or get involved with afterschool programs so you can skip the big family meals either way you're literary killing youself and afterward you will end up gaining more weight because everything you eat will be stored as fat. I don't eat a lot and I always feel sleepy so I mostly end up bingeing a lot and gaining weight than I try loosing it so it's really just a yo-yo diet,,, unless you're thinking about modeling don't do it It's America.... you can't help but gain weight!!!!!!!!!

What eats crab?

Well, it depends. Sometimes, excited dogs don't know better and sometimes eat the crabs. So I would keep them out of reach of pets like that.