Habitat
In a terrarium, 1 hermit crab needs at least _____ gallons to be comfortable.
2.5
How long do hermit crabs live? You get 50 bonus points if you include both captive and wild life expectancies.
In the wild, under good conditions, they can live 30-40 years. In captivity, under good conditions, they can live 5-20 years.
Are bananas good or bad?
You get 50 bonus points if you include why.
Good. Bananas are high in potassium and magnesium.
If a hermit crab wants another crab's shell, it will:
You get 50 bonus points for every other behavior you include.
1. Rock the other crab's shell back and forth.
2. Fight the other crab.
Hermit crabs need this temperature to survive; below it is fine, but not too low!
80 degrees
How many legs do hermit crabs have? You get 50 bonus points for each pair of legs you describe the purpose of.
10. The first set are their pincers (it is spelled pincers, not pinchers), one larger and one smaller. The second and third help walk. The fourth and fifth help hold the crab inside their shell, and also help fling excrement out of the shell.
Are avocadoes good or bad?
You get 50 bonus points if you include why.
Good. Avocadoes are high in potassium.
If a male hermit crab wants to mate, he will:
You get 50 bonus points for every other behavior you include.
1. Rock the females shell back and forth.
2. Fight other male crabs for the female.
Hermit crabs need this amount of humidity to breathe; otherwise, they will suffocate
80%
How many antennae do hermit crabs have?
4.
Are flowers and grass good or bad?
You get 50 bonus points if you include why.
Bad. Flowers and grass may have fertilizers or -cides on it.
If a hermit crab is about to molt, it will:
You get 50 bonus points for every other behavior you include.
1. Act lethargic.
2. Turn to a pale grey.
3. Get a milky glaze in their eyes.
4. Eat more.
5. Burrow and hide often.
How deep should substrate be in a hermit crab enclosure?
4+ inches
Of the 8 core genera of hermit crabs, how many live underwater?
7.
Is albacore tuna good or bad?
You get 50 points if you include why it is bad
Bad. Large tuna contains high levels of mercury.
If a hermit crab is sick, it will:
You get 50 bonus points for every other behavior you include.
1. Shed limbs.
2. Shed eyes.
3. Act lethargic.
4. Eat less.
5. Turn to a pale grey.
6. Emit a bad smell.
How many dishes do hermit crabs need? You will get 50 bonus points for every time you include the purpose of the dish.
3. 1 for food, 1 for fresh water, and 1 for saltwater.
How heavy do the largest hermit crabs get? You will get 50 bonus points for each name you include.
9 pounds (4.08 kilograms). Names include the coconut crab, the robber crab, and the palm thief.
Is cholla/choya wood good or bad?
You get 50 bonus points if you include why.
There are no nutrients in cholla wood so it is fine for them to eat. It also serves as a climbing toy.
If a hermit crab likes you, it will:
You get 50 bonus points for every other behavior you include.
1. Not hide when you open the tank.
2. Not hide when you pick it up.
3. Not pinch you unless it feels endangered.
4. Eat out of your hand.