2006-12-10 07:11:30 · 6 answers · asked by twilightstar210 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
In general some hermit crabs don't have a long life span, but lack of water can cause them to die. Also having their cage at a temperature that is too cool can kill them.Their cage temperature can be no lower than 72 degrees F. Don't put their cage next to a window either as it will raise the temperature to much and bake them. Leaving fruits and vegatables in their cage for over 24 hours can make them sick.When they molt thier skin leave it the cage because they will need the nutrients from it and when they molt if there is another crab in the cage seperate them because when one molts the other will kill it. Also if there is not another bigger shell for it to move to that will kill it. Make sure that your water dish isn't to deep because a small hermit crab can drown and make sure the water in the dish is free of chlorine as that will kill a crab to. If you have a land hermit crab they must be bathed once a week. Not washing out their dishes can leave oil and molds behind that can kill them. It's also important to put toys in their cage because if they're bored it's not good for their health. I hope this helps!!
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2006-12-10 07:19:47 · answer #1 · answered by Charlie219 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
each so often whilst hermit crabs are under pressure they're at their weakest ... possibly next time you get a chum on your hermit crab you save yours in a separate tank whilst the hot crab adjusts to the hot ecosystem ... in straightforward terms some days ... additionally, determine they have all they choose which includes sparkling and salt water that has been dechlorinated, and likewise determine they have a style of calcium ... that facilitates them to have very tricky shells that may safeguard them if there's a combat ... you will possibly be able to offer them overwhelmed up egg shells or purchase a calcium block ... yet do get a chum or 2 as they do no longer do nicely on their very own ... make certain you have the the terrific option substrate it relatively is deep sufficient for them to molt, the the terrific option temperature and humidity ... determine there are 3 empty shells in line with crab in various sizes consistently accessible to cut back fights for shells ... determine they have huts and stuff to climb on :O)
2016-10-14 10:03:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who buy them like you. Hermit crabs don't make good pets and should not be bought, they cant be bred in captivity because of the ideal coniditons of the wild are too hard to mimic and when you buy one you kill another, because that means the petstores need to buy more if they see they are selling.
2006-12-10 09:22:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your question is somewhat vague but besides the obvious answers you should be aware that although a particularly hardy form of marine life they like all marine creatures can be very sensitive to changes in their environment and there are several books available on crustaceans (tough reading) that will help you better understand how to create a solid stable environment for the animal
2006-12-10 07:23:18 · answer #4 · answered by crawler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another hermit crab for sure. They have cannibalistic tendencies. (the ones found in saltwater tanks, that is).
2006-12-10 07:30:50 · answer #5 · answered by Kay B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well some times if you dont have lost of water, and mist them lots they my not survive! also if there are not biger shels for them to grow in to that can kill them. When they shed they have to eat there shell so you can not remove it!!
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2006-12-10 07:40:04 · answer #6 · answered by Adam D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋