7 Amazing Facts About Hermit Crabs

Zee Media Bureau
Apr 16, 2024

Communication

Hermit crabs communicate through chirping, emitting soft, high-pitched sounds resembling those of a small frog.

Eggs

Female hermit crabs in the wild can carry hundreds of eggs within their shells until they hatch.

Growth

Hermit crabs shed their exoskeleton to facilitate growth, typically undergo this process once a year on average.

Health

They emit different odours that can serve as indicators of their health, with a healthy crab giving off a scent reminiscent of maple syrup.

Lifespan

Under proper care conditions, hermit crabs can live for up to forty years, although in the wild, their lifespan tends to be shorter.

Social

Contrary to their name, hermit crabs are highly social animals and live in large groups.

Diet

Hermit crabs are natural scavengers, preferring to scavenge and pick at their food.

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