What kind of shells do hermit crabs live in?

Answer 1

It depends on the type of hermit crab. Purple Pinchers or Carribean crabs like turbo shells, but I have one in a different kind. Ecuadorians like shells with a more wide or oval shaped opening because their body is wider

Answer 2

Hermit crabs live in empty shells that are usually discarded by other animals, such as snails. These shells provide hermit crabs with protection and serve as their homes, which they can carry around with them. Hermit crabs actively search for shells that fit them well as they grow.

Answer 3

Yes, be sure to boil the shells for 5 minutes, rinse well with dechlorinated water, rolling the shell to be sure to get the water all the way to the back.

Answer 4

hermit crabs can use any clean shells. they should however, be the same size if not larger that the previous or current shell.