how do you know when a hermit crab is ready to change its shell.Shells
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Sandybastion
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Shells
how do you know when a hermit crab is ready to change its shell.-
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Re: Shells
You really don't know. That's why it is important to offer 3 to 5 extra shells per crab, then they can choose which shell and when.
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Re: Shells
I just brought a rescue crab home today, and within hours she changed shells. My oldest crab didn't change shells for years. It's a total guessing game. So like CS said, just have some ready to go just in case! 
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Re: Shells
I like watching them check the shells out...they seem so picky! You have to wonder what they look for...thickness, opening, weight, color...?
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