Hermit Crab Care : How to Tell If a Hermit Crab Is Dead

To tell if a pet hermit crab is dead, move a hermit crab around their shell to see if it's limp, or smell the shell for any pungent odors. Hear about the reasons why a hermit crab may not be moving in this free video from a exotic pet specialist on hermit crab care.

Expert: Cordell Jacques
Bio: Cordell Jacques has worked in the pet industry for more than 10 years, currently working at Huron Pet Supply in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Filmmaker: Travis Waack

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• hermit crabs care
• pet hermit crabs
• hermit crab shells
• hermit crab habitat
• hermit crab supplies

[mejiale]

Thanks man almost threw  him away.

[Multisuga783]

funny story when i first watched this after it was down i looked down and i said to my hermit crabd "are you dead" and it looked like they shook there heads no

[WaffleGirl991]

My hermit crab was moving easily and didn't smell is he dead or alive he also lost 2 legs and wasn't responding

[DokuMori]

@crazygirl2743 If the crab seems really pale, he may be molting. Try the sniff test and if he doesn't smell, put him back and leave him alone. If he really is molting, he'll finish up, eat his own exoskeleton (it's weird, i know) and harden up again, leaving him brighter and possibly more active. Both of my hermies ran around a lot more after molting. Hope this helps!

[mbforever99]

if only i would have watched this 2 years ago :( </3 RIP HERMAN AND HERMY :'(

[jbuell311]

@PeenutBudder

Don't worry. Ever seen Finding Nemo? All drains lead to the ocean.

[AleesyaNafisah97]

Omg so cute. Looking at the comments below. U have a crab as a pet :') thats soo cuteee :D

[PeenutBuddur]

What if you have a crab that isn't moving or smelly buy isn't in it's shell?? I flushed mine this morning and now I feel absolutely awful! And my other one might have been alive too! CRAP

[mishmish925]

Phew! Thought I was going to have to fish that little guy outta' the trash. Still sad he's dead though. RIP GEORGE <3

[crazygirl2743]

Can someone tell me if he's dead (referring

To the comment below)

[crazygirl2743]

My bros crab hasn't come out for a few days and I can move his legs around easilly I haven't smelled him cuz I'm afraid lol idk why but he doesn't seem to be shriveled or anything and he's still in his shell btw

[Pop12646Okami]

@pipplup5567 omg, mine did the same thing :O