Why is my hermit crab hanging out of its shell?

Answer by  DanielleK (535)

As hermit crabs grow their shells can become too small for their bodies, so he is looking for a new, bigger shell to move into which you should provide.

Answer by  lmath629 (402)

You probably need to provide the hermit crab with a new, slightly larger shell. It probably has outgrown the current one.

Answer by  Blossom9283 (358)

Hermit crabs come out of their shells when the shell they are in become to small for them. Make sure you have a bigger one available.

Answer by  candykitty13 (61)

Hermit crabs hang out of their shells when they grow too big and need a bigger shell. Also dead crabs hang out because nothing is holding them in any more.

Answer by  catman529 (809)

It is either dead, dying, or it needs a bigger shell. Hermit crabs will outgrow their shells and will need to find larger ones as they grow.