How Long Does a Hermit Crab Live? | 水產百科網

2017年10月2日—Ifthewildhermitcrabisfortunateenoughtolivehislifeinhisnaturalhabitat,hecanliveupto30years.Acrabincaptivitymayhaveamuch ...

If the wild hermit crab is fortunate enough to live his life in his natural habitat, he can live up to 30 years. A crab in captivity may have a much shorter life, not even reaching 1 year. However, with proper care, your crab can live up to 20 years.

Caring for hermit crabs is no easy thing. Often, crab owners bring home sick or poorly cared for crabs because the pet store doesnt understand how to properly care for this delicate crustacean. Hermit crabs molt to grow, shedding their exoskeletons during a stressful period, which entails burying into the crabitats substrate for days or weeks. Additionally, these guys have gills, meaning they require proper moisture to ensure they dont suffocate. The person who doesnt understand a hermit crabs special needs will likely be disappointed if his new pet doesnt live very long. However, a little research an...