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{{Otheruses|def=no|other hermits|Hermit (disambiguation)}}
  
{{Otheruses|def=no|other hermits|Hermit (disambiguation)}}
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{{Switch infobox
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{{Infobox pet
  
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|text1 = No shell
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|item1 = {{Infobox Pet
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|members = Yes
 
|name = Hermit crab
  
|name = Hermit crab
 
|image = [[File:Hermit crab pet.png|250px]]
  
|image = [[File:Hermit crab pet.png|250px]]
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|interface = No
  
|interface = No
 
|location = [[Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing]]
  
|location = [[Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing]]
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|skillrequired = 93 [[Fishing]], 90 [[Ranged]], 90 [[Agility]], 90 [[Strength]], 75 [[Summoning]]
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|skillrequired = 93 {{Skill clickpic|Fishing}}, 90 {{Skill clickpic|Ranged}}, 90 {{Skill clickpic|Agility}}, 90 {{Skill clickpic|Strength}}, 75 {{Skill clickpic|Summoning}}
 
|questrequired = [[Plague's End]]
  
|questrequired = [[Plague's End]]
 
|growthtime =
 
|growthtime =
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|colours = No
  
|colours = No
 
|examine =
 
|examine =
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''In inventory:''
⚫
* An energetic hermit crab.
  
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* An energetic hermit crab pet.
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''Dropped:''
 
* A hermit crab in need of a home.
  
* A hermit crab in need of a home.
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|warning =
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|update = Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing
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|release = [[21 September]] [[2015]]
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}}
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|text2 = Shell
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|item2 = {{Infobox Pet
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|members = Yes
  ⚫
|name = Hermit crab shell
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|image = [[File:Hermit crab shell equipped.png|250px]]
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|inventory = [[File:Hermit crab.png]]
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|race = Crab
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|interface = No
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|location = [[Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing]]
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|skillrequired = 93 {{Skill clickpic|Fishing}}, 90 {{Skill clickpic|Ranged}}, 90 {{Skill clickpic|Agility}}, 90 {{Skill clickpic|Strength}}, 75 {{Skill clickpic|Summoning}}
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|questrequired = [[Plague's End]]
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|growthtime =
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|food = Raw fish
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|colours = No
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|examine =
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''In inventory:''
  ⚫
* An energetic hermit crab.
  +
''Dropped:''
 
* A hermit crab wearing a fancy sea shell.
  
* A hermit crab wearing a fancy sea shell.
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|warning =
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|update = Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing
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|release = [[21 September]] [[2015]]
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}}
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|text3 = Nautilus
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|item3 = {{Infobox Pet
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|members = Yes
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|name = Hermit crab nautilus
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|image = [[File:Hermit crab nautilus equipped.png|250px]]
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|inventory = [[File:Hermit crab.png]]
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|race = Crab
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|interface = No
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|location = [[Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing]]
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|skillrequired = 93 {{Skill clickpic|Fishing}}, 90 {{Skill clickpic|Ranged}}, 90 {{Skill clickpic|Agility}}, 90 {{Skill clickpic|Strength}}, 75 {{Skill clickpic|Summoning}}
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|questrequired = [[Plague's End]]
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|growthtime =
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|food = Raw fish
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|colours = No
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|examine =
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''In inventory:''
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* An energetic hermit crab.
  +
''Dropped:''
 
* A hermit crab wearing a nautilus shell.
  
* A hermit crab wearing a nautilus shell.
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|warning =
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|update = Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing
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|release = [[21 September]] [[2015]]
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}}
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|text4 = Coral
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|item4 = {{Infobox Pet
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|members = Yes
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|name = Hermit crab coral
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|image = [[File:Hermit crab coral equipped.png|250px]]
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|inventory = [[File:Hermit crab.png]]
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|race = Crab
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|interface = No
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|location = [[Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing]]
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|skillrequired = 93 {{Skill clickpic|Fishing}}, 90 {{Skill clickpic|Ranged}}, 90 {{Skill clickpic|Agility}}, 90 {{Skill clickpic|Strength}}, 75 {{Skill clickpic|Summoning}}
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|questrequired = [[Plague's End]]
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|growthtime =
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|food = Raw fish
  +
|colours = No
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|examine =
  +
''In inventory:''
  +
* An energetic hermit crab.
  +
''Dropped:''
 
* A hermit crab wearing a block of coral.
  
* A hermit crab wearing a block of coral.
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|warning =
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|update = Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing
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|release = [[21 September]] [[2015]]
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}}
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|text5 = Chest
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|item5 = {{Infobox Pet
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|members = Yes
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|name = Hermit crab chest
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|image = [[File:Hermit crab chest equipped.png|250px]]
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|inventory = [[File:Hermit crab.png]]
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|race = Crab
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|interface = No
  +
|location = [[Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing]]
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|skillrequired = 93 {{Skill clickpic|Fishing}}, 90 {{Skill clickpic|Ranged}}, 90 {{Skill clickpic|Agility}}, 90 {{Skill clickpic|Strength}}, 75 {{Skill clickpic|Summoning}}
  +
|questrequired = [[Plague's End]]
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|growthtime =
  +
|food = Raw fish
  +
|colours = No
  +
|examine =
  +
''In inventory:''
  +
* An energetic hermit crab.
  +
''Dropped:''
 
* A hermit crab wearing a treasure chest.
  
* A hermit crab wearing a treasure chest.
  +
|warning =
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|update = Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing
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|release = [[21 September]] [[2015]]
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}}
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|text6 = Boot
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|item6 = {{Infobox Pet
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|members = Yes
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|name = Hermit crab boot
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|image = [[File:Hermit crab boot equipped.png|250px]]
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|inventory = [[File:Hermit crab.png]]
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|race = Crab
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|interface = No
  +
|location = [[Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing]]
  +
|skillrequired = 93 {{Skill clickpic|Fishing}}, 90 {{Skill clickpic|Ranged}}, 90 {{Skill clickpic|Agility}}, 90 {{Skill clickpic|Strength}}, 75 {{Skill clickpic|Summoning}}
  +
|questrequired = [[Plague's End]]
  +
|growthtime =
  +
|food = Raw fish
  +
|colours = No
  +
|examine =
  +
''In inventory:''
  +
* An energetic hermit crab.
  +
''Dropped:''
 
* A hermit crab wearing an old boot.
  
* A hermit crab wearing an old boot.
 
|warning =
 
|warning =
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|release = [[21 September]] [[2015]]
  
|release = [[21 September]] [[2015]]
 
}}
  
}}
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[[File:Hermit crab chathead.png|left]]
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}} [[File:Hermit crab chathead.png|left]]
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The '''hermit crab''' is a [[pet]] that may rarely be caught while fishing [[crystal urchin]]s during [[Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing]]. It goes straight to the inventory when caught, and catching it is signified by the chat message: "You find a hermit crab!" Like most pets, it may be stored in the [[Menagerie]]. While they will not run away when starved, they can optionally be fed with any type of [[raw fish]].
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The '''hermit crab''' is a [[pet]] that may rarely be caught while fishing [[crystal urchin|crystal urchins]] during [[Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing]]. It goes straight to the inventory when caught, and catching it is signified by the chat message: "You find a hermit crab!" Like most pets, it may be stored in the [[Menagerie]]. While they will not run away when starved, they can optionally be fed with any type of [[raw fish]].
   
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===Shells===
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==Shells==
 
Unlike most pets, the hermit crab may be customised to a degree by giving it various different items to use as a shell. Different shells may be bought using [[crystal urchin point]]s at [[Mhistyll]]'s [[Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing Shop]], including:
  
Unlike most pets, the hermit crab may be customised to a degree by giving it various different items to use as a shell. Different shells may be bought using [[crystal urchin point]]s at [[Mhistyll]]'s [[Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing Shop]], including:
 
* [[Hermit crab shell]] - 750 points
  
* [[Hermit crab shell]] - 750 points
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* [[Hermit crab chest]] - 3,000 points
  
* [[Hermit crab chest]] - 3,000 points
 
* [[Hermit crab boot]] - 15,000 points
  
* [[Hermit crab boot]] - 15,000 points
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<gallery>
  
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Hermit crab pet.png|No shell.
  
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Hermit crab shell equipped.png|[[Hermit crab shell]]
  
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Hermit crab nautilus equipped.png|[[Hermit crab nautilus]]
  
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Hermit crab coral equipped.png|[[Hermit crab coral]]
  
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Hermit crab chest equipped.png|[[Hermit crab chest]]
  
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Hermit crab boot equipped.png|[[Hermit crab boot]]
  
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</gallery>
  
   
 
[[File:Hermit crab concept art 2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Concept art for the hermit crab pet.]]
  
[[File:Hermit crab concept art 2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Concept art for the hermit crab pet.]]
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{{clear|left}}
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==Dialogue==
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{{Hasdialogue|pet}}
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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* There was a bug where if the hermit crab was obtained, the player would be unable to obtain the [[dark mind]], [[dark body|body]] and [[dark soul|soul]] parts to create the [[Penny]] pet. This was fixed on 21 March 2016.
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* There was a bug where if the hermit crab was obtained, the player would be unable to obtain the [[dark mind]], [[dark body|body]] and [[dark soul|soul]] parts to create the [[Penny]] pet. This was fixed on [[21 March]] [[2016]].
  +
* The hermit crab also appears in the [[Deep Sea Fishing hub]] on the north side, it will swiftly jump in the water if a player approaches it.
   
 
{{Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing}}
  
{{Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing}}

Latest revision as of 18:00, 15 September 2018

For other hermits, see Hermit (disambiguation).
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Hermit crab
Hermit crab pet
Icon
Hermit crab
Release date 21 September 2015 (Update)
Members Yes
Race Crab
Source Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing
Interface No
Skill
requirement 		93 Fishing, 90 Ranged, 90 Agility, 90 Strength, 75 Summoning
Quest
requirement 		Plague's End
Food Raw fish
Colour variations No
Examine In inventory:
  • An energetic hermit crab pet.

Dropped:

  • A hermit crab in need of a home.
[view] • [talk]
Hermit crab shell
Hermit crab shell equipped
Icon
Hermit crab
Release date 21 September 2015 (Update)
Members Yes
Race Crab
Source Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing
Interface No
Skill
requirement 		93 Fishing, 90 Ranged, 90 Agility, 90 Strength, 75 Summoning
Quest
requirement 		Plague's End
Food Raw fish
Colour variations No
Examine In inventory:
  • An energetic hermit crab.

Dropped:

  • A hermit crab wearing a fancy sea shell.
[view] • [talk]
Hermit crab nautilus
Hermit crab nautilus equipped
Icon
Hermit crab
Release date 21 September 2015 (Update)
Members Yes
Race Crab
Source Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing
Interface No
Skill
requirement 		93 Fishing, 90 Ranged, 90 Agility, 90 Strength, 75 Summoning
Quest
requirement 		Plague's End
Food Raw fish
Colour variations No
Examine In inventory:
  • An energetic hermit crab.

Dropped:

  • A hermit crab wearing a nautilus shell.
[view] • [talk]
Hermit crab coral
Hermit crab coral equipped
Icon
Hermit crab
Release date 21 September 2015 (Update)
Members Yes
Race Crab
Source Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing
Interface No
Skill
requirement 		93 Fishing, 90 Ranged, 90 Agility, 90 Strength, 75 Summoning
Quest
requirement 		Plague's End
Food Raw fish
Colour variations No
Examine In inventory:
  • An energetic hermit crab.

Dropped:

  • A hermit crab wearing a block of coral.
[view] • [talk]
Hermit crab chest
Hermit crab chest equipped
Icon
Hermit crab
Release date 21 September 2015 (Update)
Members Yes
Race Crab
Source Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing
Interface No
Skill
requirement 		93 Fishing, 90 Ranged, 90 Agility, 90 Strength, 75 Summoning
Quest
requirement 		Plague's End
Food Raw fish
Colour variations No
Examine In inventory:
  • An energetic hermit crab.

Dropped:

  • A hermit crab wearing a treasure chest.
[view] • [talk]
Hermit crab boot
Hermit crab boot equipped
Icon
Hermit crab
Release date 21 September 2015 (Update)
Members Yes
Race Crab
Source Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing
Interface No
Skill
requirement 		93 Fishing, 90 Ranged, 90 Agility, 90 Strength, 75 Summoning
Quest
requirement 		Plague's End
Food Raw fish
Colour variations No
Examine In inventory:
  • An energetic hermit crab.

Dropped:

  • A hermit crab wearing an old boot.
[view] • [talk]
Hermit crab chathead

The hermit crab is a pet that may rarely be caught while fishing crystal urchins during Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing. It goes straight to the inventory when caught, and catching it is signified by the chat message: "You find a hermit crab!" Like most pets, it may be stored in the Menagerie. While they will not run away when starved, they can optionally be fed with any type of raw fish.

Shells

Unlike most pets, the hermit crab may be customised to a degree by giving it various different items to use as a shell. Different shells may be bought using crystal urchin points at Mhistyll's Prifddinas Waterfall Fishing Shop, including:

Hermit crab concept art 2

Concept art for the hermit crab pet.

Dialogue

This article on a pet has an associated dialogue page.
Click here for a transcript of possible conversations with this pet.

Trivia

  • There was a bug where if the hermit crab was obtained, the player would be unable to obtain the dark mind, body and soul parts to create the Penny pet. This was fixed on 21 March 2016.
  • The hermit crab also appears in the Deep Sea Fishing hub on the north side, it will swiftly jump in the water if a player approaches it.
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