Hermit crab

Hermit crabs are creatures and .
==Characteristics==
Hermit crabs are mutated versions of pre-War hermit crabs. Certain species of pre-War hermit crabs were known for living up to 70 years and growing to the size of a coconut.Oceanological instructor: "Some species of hermit crabs can live up to 70 years and grow to the size of a coconut."(Oceanological instructor's dialogue)
The hermit crab still resembles its unmutated pre-War ancestors closely both in appearance and habits, but now grows to much greater sizes than their ancestors ever did. Towering head and shoulders over any human, hermit crabs are far too large to protect their vulnerable abdomen by squeezing it into an empty gastropod shell. Instead, they use wrecked vehicles to facilitate their ambush hunting style.
==Variants==
===Hermit crab hatchling===
Hermit crab hatchlings are identical to mirelurk hatchlings. They look similar (except for their skin color), show the same behavior and are equally weak in combat, although they can swarm the player character in large numbers.
===Hermit crab===
The average example of the species. These massive crustaceans are far too large for regular shells and have instead replaced them with "Lobster Grill Family Restaurant" vans.
===Giant hermit crab===
Utilizing vans as protection and to blend in with their environment, these variants are larger, and ambush unsuspecting prey, albeit at slower speeds.
===Alpha hermit crab===
Capable of a powerful ambush and swinging claw attack, this variant has higher levels of Hit Points and Damage Resistance, retaining the same slow speeds.
===Glowing hermit crab===
A hermit crab that has absorbed large doses of radiation and is glowing because of it.
===Savage hermit crab===
Faster than the predecessors, this strong variant also has significant Hit Points. Capable of dealing large amounts of damage utilizing attacks with its claws.
===Albino hermit crab===
The albino hermit crab is the strongest variant of its kind. It has white skin and red eyes.
===Scorched hermit crab===
A charred, fleshy hermit crab infected with the Scorched Plague. Most regular hermit crab variants have a corresponding Scorched variant with the same stats, abilities and items. They may become Scorched when attacked by scorchbeasts or the scorchbeast queen, becoming allies with other Scorched creatures.
==Appearances==
Hermit crabs appear and .
==Gallery==
FO4FarHarbor HermitCrab Full.jpg
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==References==
Category:Creatures
Category:Fauna