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8 Fun Facts About Hermit Crabs
- 1. 8 Fun Facts About Hermit Crabs Did you know?...
- 2. 1. They’re not really hermits. Hermit crabs are social animals that thrive in the company of their fellow hermit crabs. They are often seen in groups of 100 or more on the beach. They’re called hermit crabs because they carry their home with them.
- 3. 2. They can get pretty old. Most hermit crabs are expected to live for five to 15 years, but some have lived to see the ripe old age of 25. There have even been some lucky hermit crabs that have lived in captivity for up to 40 years.
- 4. 3. They vary in size. The 16-inch coconut crab is one of the largest hermit crabs in the world, while the half-inch long Ecuadorian hermit crab is one of the smallest.
- 5. 4. They love to climb. Hermit crabs love to climb and skitter across everything. If you have one as a pet, make sure you have some fun climbing material in the cage.
- 6. 5. They make funny sounds. If you hear a croaking sound coming from your hermit crab, don’t be alarmed. That’s normal. Scientists are researching whether this croaking sound is a means of communication.
- 7. 6. They get in shell fights. Sometimes one hermit crab decides he wants the shell of another hermit crab, and he’ll instigate a shell fight to get it. If you notice one of your hermit crabs being aggressive, isolate him with a variety of shells that aren’t already taken.
- 8. 7. They go house hunting. Some hermit crabs are motivated by comfort rather than envy when trying to find a new home. During the house hunting process, these crabs are most concerned with the shell’s opening size. Give your crab a variety of clean shells to choose from when he’s looking to upgrade his shell.
- 9. 8. They are nocturnal. Hermit crabs move around way more at night than during the day. If you’re going to be disturbed by the crawling noise of your crab, move his cage to another room, at least while you sleep.
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