Why is my hermit crab change into shells to small?

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Ryan-Hughes
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Why is my hermit crab change into shells to small?

Post by Ryan-Hughes »

My hermit crab keeps moving into shells that seem to small...but he has shells that would him perfectly. when gets scared and closes in in his shell half oh his legs lare sticking out..is this bad? Or do some crabs just like that kinda fit?
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Re: Why is my hermit crab change into shells to small?

Post by ladybug15057 »

The shells he keep trying on, do you have that style of shells in the size that would fit him? What species is he?
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Re: Why is my hermit crab change into shells to small?

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He is a purple pincher and right now is one of those shells that has those tan spots kinda looks like a giraffe pattern. But i decided im gonna go buy him some more shells tonight
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Re: Why is my hermit crab change into shells to small?

Post by CrabbyJo »

It sounds like he's wearing a Babylonia shell right now.
When you go shopping, look for turbo shells. They have a round opening, and seem to be more preferred by PP's, though of course there are exceptions.
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Re: Why is my hermit crab change into shells to small?

Post by Ryan-Hughes »

Ok well i havent gotten them yet...my dad keeps saying he doesnt feel like going :/ aha so yeah evenutally he will have new shells
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Re: Why is my hermit crab change into shells to small?

Post by CrabbyJo »

Ithink he will probably be okay until you can get to the store to get some more shells. The only concern might be is he able to hold enough water in his shell to keep his gills and abdomen moistened sufficiently, so make sure to keep his water dishes fresh and deep enough that he can partially submerge when he needs to. :)
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