• Did you know that painted shells are toxic to hermit crabs? They will only change into a natural shell if one of the proper size is provided, and never willingly enter painted shells. They CANNOT be forcibly removed from any shell as this kills them, they can only do so on their own.
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• Did you know that even the chlorine in tap water can poison your hermit crab?
• Did you know hermit crabs can fully regenerate multiple limbs when they molt? This is why proper substrate and 70% humidity is so important. However, hermit crabs can never reproduce in captivity.
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