Should you keep Hermit Crabs wet?

Answer 1

Some Hermit Crabs are land crabs that can get slightly wet. If they get too wet they can drown. Hermit crabs that live on the beach or sea, can most certainly get wet without harming the crabs. Hermit Crabs, that are kept as pets, are land Hermit Crabs. These will need baths in very shallow water. Their drinking water bowl should also be shallow. So, it looks like the answer is: they can get wet but should not be left in deep water and or be kept in water for any length of time. They should be allowed to get in and out of shallow water on the own.

Answer 2

The humidity level needs to be at least 70% but not higher than 75%

hermit crab humidity level needs to be around 60%-80% humidity. With our humidity they can die because hermit crab have little gills that ALWAYS needs to be moist.

Answer 3

There are many ways to manage humidity in a crabitat. The first, and most important step is making sure that the substrate you start with in the tank is moist sand, moist coco coir, or a moist mix of the two. Periodically mist or dribble dechlorinated water into the substrate to keep it moist. It should not be damp and drippy, but about sand castle consistency.

If you've already done that, misting the tank daily, making sure the tank cover doesn't allow too much evaporation, and limiting use of hot lights will help. You can also add a wet natural sea sponge, just be sure to boil it every few days because they can be a bacteria breeding ground.

To learn more, visit www.thehappyhermitcrab.blogspot.com/2011/10/managing-humidity.html

Answer 4

You can put damp natural moss (I forgot which kind, but NO spanish moss or anything you might buy in a craft store! You can get it from your backyard if needed.) or mist the insides of their tank. DO NOT put a sponge in the tank! No matter what people say, leave throw that sponge away! It can grow bacteria which can be harmful for you crabbies!

Answer 5

Try putting next to a door so some wind gets in. Otherwise keep moving it until you get the humidity you need.

Answer 6

You can put more moisture in the crabitat by getting a spray bottle and spraying the sides of the walls.

Answer 7

you can put a sponge in the water dish and then spray the crabitat until moist when the water evaporates that will make it humid