Is it hard to care for a hermit crab?
Hermit crabs can make great pets for anyone who likes them! They are relatively low maintenance and beautiful to look at as they explore their habitat.
Are hermit crabs easy to handle?
Hermit crabs are not aggressive and can be handled on an outstretched palm easily but it's wise to avoid the large grasping claw which is used for defense and for holding and climbing. Like most creatures, they respond to gentle care and learn to trust their keeper so they should be handled gently every day.
Are crabs hard to take care of?
Fiddler crabs are low maintenance and are usually kept in small to medium-sized aquariums. They are fun pets to watch and can live for up to ten years. Once you understand the basics, taking care of your fiddler crab is easy.
Do hermit crabs like to be held?
First of all, hermit crabs do not particularly like being handled. They are not the kind of pet you take out to cuddle. Sorry if that's what you were looking for. Like many other exotic pets, these crabs tend to get stressed out when they're handled too often.
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