Hermit Crabs

Hermit Crabs: Complete Pet Owner's Manual

"Hermit crabs are decapod crustaceans of the superfamily Paguroidea. They are not closely related to true crabs. Hermit crabs are quite commonly seen in the intertidal zone, for example in tide pools. Most species of hermit crabs have long soft abdomens which are protected from predators by the adaptation of carrying around a salvaged empty seashell into which the whole crab's body can retract. Most frequently hermit crabs utilize the shells of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks. The tip of the hermit crab's abdomen is adapted to clasp strongly onto the columella of the snail shell. As the hermit crab grows in size, it has to find a larger shell and abandon the previous one.

Pearl Banded Green Turbo Seashell Hermit Crab Shell

Hermit crabs were once thought to be "throwaway pet" that would only live a few months, but with proper care can thrive for many years. For example, Coenobita clypeatus is commonly listed as having a 23 year lifespan if properly cared for, and some have lived longer than 32 years. In general, and despite their moniker, hermit crabs are social animals that do best when kept in groups. They also require a temperature and humidity controlled environment, and an adequate depth of substrate to allow them to dig while moulting." This information found: Wikipedia Encylopedia

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