Hermit crab molting
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Molting is where the crab outgrows his old shell and moves into a new one
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I got my hermit crab in 2008 and i still have it!
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what is molting????
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Its interesting she chose to do this out in the open, usually they bury. But, very pretty crab!
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@superpokemonfan911 your hermie is a girl and those are eggs, congrats. but they can only live if the have an ocean so i suggest you let them into the ocean.
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@sabi123ist yes, its very normal, my hermie dug under his bedding and stayed there for 2 days but i heard scratching all through the night so i took a look at him and when he finally surfaced he didnt molt so, that might be the case. hermit crabs will sleep for 20 hours if their owners let them..
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why is he not underground? was it a on the top molt?
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i can understand what are you guys saying.=D
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He's eating Special K cereal?
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Do land hermit crabs have to be outside of their shells to molt? One of mine is being very still, but he was moving a little yesterday. Now his body is pailer but he doesn't smell like they say dead hermit crabs do. He's still in his shell though.
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my advice is to leave them be. it is a sign for molting. they are resting themselves under sand to get prepared. just make sure there are fresh water and food everyday. good luck.
kawyew 2 years ago
no worries. its claw will grew back in about 2weeks. yes. you may want to isolate it from others.
kawyew 2 years ago
yes. that could be 1 of the possibilities. he may be preparing to molt. just leave him be. you wont be surprised he probably be MIA for a week under the sand LOL
kawyew 2 years ago
yes, there is a big possibility she is going to molt. it's also possible that she might be inactive due to the unsuitable humidity and tempreture in the crabitat.
kawyew 2 years ago
you will noticed the crab will do these followings: 1) start to eat and drink alot than usual, 2) blurry eyes, 3) begin self isolation by digging into sand and hides in there for days. 4) less active, 5) etc.
this to do is to leave her be. Provide enough fresh food and water everyday. isolate her into another tank from other crabs because they will attack, eat and tear her to pieces during molting period. DO NOT DISTURB THE CRAB DURING MOLTING.
kawyew 2 years ago
it was just pure luck i noticed the hermit crab was molting so i toook my vidcam and record it. the whole process is only about 10-15mins.
kawyew 2 years ago