2006-12-26 15:40:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
They tend to be shy but sometimes you come across an aggressive one who will pinch you. I've been pinched by a rather large crab and it REALLY hurt. So use caution and if you have one that won't let go of your finger, try running him under cold water until he lets go.
OUCH!
Each crab has his/her own personality and once you've spent time with them you can tell who to handle and who to avoid.
2006-12-26 15:45:21 · answer #1 · answered by Sara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually this happens when they get upset or are afraid of falling. Maybe your hand was slightly tilted and it was fearful, maybe it was doing something else and didn't want to be disturbed, good job with the water, I guess that sometime in hermit crab ownership you will get pinched and it's a fact of life. Hope it feels better!
2016-05-23 09:36:24 · answer #2 · answered by Nicole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you set the Hermit crab on the palm of your hand MAKE SURE you hand is FLAT. otherwise the hermit crab will pinch you!
When you move he won't let go and will pinch even harder.
So, IF you get pinched, DON'T move for a few min's and the hermit crab will start to let go and finnaly release your hand.
2006-12-26 18:24:00 · answer #3 · answered by iwish40 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most hermit crabs are very tame once they get to know their surroundings. They can and will pinch and often do not let go if they do. I have lost chunks of skin to this. Give them lots of misting, dried fruits, hiding places, climbing places and new shells. And be cautious just placing them on the palm of your hand, until you get to know each other better.
2006-12-30 15:14:01 · answer #4 · answered by theaanimal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt call a crab mean...I dont think it understands the difference between nice and mean. Though I think I heard one call me a whore once :P
they might feel the need to defend themselves if you get too close though.
2006-12-26 15:49:11 · answer #5 · answered by axe happy juggalo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there haven't had a mean hermit crab as of yet ... they are usually are shy.....
2006-12-26 16:11:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are tha best animals in the world, they do not make noise, they are very nice (rarley pinch), will always love you, and they have personalitys just like humans. thy shy ones are no fun because they have a place to hide, but the outgoing ones are a blast!!! ask the pet store dude to let you hold one.
2006-12-26 18:44:01 · answer #7 · answered by vote4pedro41 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They aren't mean they just like to keep to them selves and not to be handled alot.
2006-12-29 18:24:50 · answer #8 · answered by Smooth Move EX-LAX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you put your finger next to it, and you're up for a nasty pinch. They also fight with each other.
2006-12-27 06:36:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes.....one time...my friend was over and my crab BIT HER LIP!! then....just last week....she was over and it jumped out of its cage and poked her eyes out!!!! THEY'RE VISCOUS!!!!
2006-12-30 09:20:49 · answer #10 · answered by britt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋