🦀 Ever wonder why hermit crabs change their shells? It’s not just a fashion statement—it’s a matter of survival! Check out Bartholomew the Giant Red Hermit Crab as he finds a shell that is just the right fit! Hermit crabs don’t grow their own shells. Instead, they borrow empty ones from sea snails to protect their soft, squishy bodies. As they grow, they need to find bigger shells to stay safe from predators and the elements. Shell swaps can even get competitive—sometimes you’ll see a crab chec
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The GIANT RED HERMIT CRAB….this guy is the largest species in the Western Atlantic. It’s hairy red body, massive lobster like claws and bluish stalked eyes are a study in crustaceans magnificence. The right claw is the larger and most dominate claw. However , the size of claw differs in male and female .Male hermit crabs may use their larger claws to defend their territories and mates. This crabs diet consists of gastropods like conchs for food and shelter . As you can see he needs a home ( Larg
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Giant Hermit Crabs are the largest hermit crab species found in the Western Atlantic Ocean, and they are one of the prettiest, with their lovely red coloring (they also have eyelashes!) They primarily feed by scavenging, which is why the resident Giant Hermit Crab in our Hardbottom Exhibit likes to dig through the sand. We like to add a small type of clam to the tank, burying it in the sand so it can cruise around, digging away, enriching its stay by enforcing a natural behavior. #smithsoniansms
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