Hermit Crab Story

[Merman]

My hermit crab was quickly outgrowing it's original shell so I dropped in some larger ones that I had purchased and it immediately began checking them out. To my surprise, and within an hour, it had moved into it's new home. I had hoped to witness the transition for myself but missed out. What an amazing creature they are to watch and what a great addition they are to to any aquarium.

[CACAdmin]

That would have been cool to witness... to bad you missed out. Of course, when he/she outgrows this shell you will once again have the opportunity. They are fascinating creatures.

I can't recall which documentary, but I once saw footage showing that sometimes they will opt to steal a shell from another hermit crab and force that one to find another shell or accept the discarded one.

[Pamelajo]

Neat! I would love to see some pics of this guy.

[Melody]

It amazes me to watch that kind of instinctive behaviour in action. :yes:

[Canadian]

what happens if you don't buy another shell and it out grows its recent one? will it die or just live with no protection?