Hermit crabs usually die within 1 to 3 days without their shells. Losing their shells means they have lost their protection and are easily killed by other animals. Moreover, without their shells, hermit crabs will naturally It will not be able to stay moist, and it may be dehydrated and die from the sun. Therefore, when a hermit crab sheds its shell, it needs to find a suitable shell immediately and re-inhabit it to survive.

What to do if a hermit crab sheds its shell:

1. After the hermit crab sheds its shell, it should be kept alone in a dark place and its behavior should be observed at all times. state.

2. Prepare a conch shell or snail shell of suitable size, soak it in water, put it in a breathable carton and cover it, spray an appropriate amount of water to wet the carton, and place it in Place the hermit crab in a dark place and wait for it to enter the shell.

3. If the hermit crab does not enter the prepared shell on its own, the breeder will need to force it into the shell. You need to slightly moisten the abdomen of the crab, and then push it gently into the shell. If the tail of the hermit crab successfully hooks the shell, it means success.