Hermit crab circadian rhythms

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Hermit crab circadian rhythms

Post by \CLAWZILLA/ » Thu Jul 08, 2021 8:56 am

I've heard that hermit crabs have circadian rhythms, so does that mean that misting them or waking them up while their resting will disrupt their sleep and lead to inactivity or sleep deprivation?
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Re: Hermit crab circadian rhythms

Post by HermieBingo » Thu Jul 08, 2021 3:35 pm

good question... I don't know though, let us know if you find out. :)
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Re: Hermit crab circadian rhythms

Post by JoeHermits » Thu Jul 08, 2021 6:47 pm

No, while I wouldn’t keep disturbing them day and night circadian rhythm disruptions have more to do with lighting than early wake-up calls. Periodic misting is fine.


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