From what I've read from expert crab owners on previous crab questions, I have not a clue about hermit crabs!! We got it a couple days ago as a birthday present. There was a thin layer of small bark pieces, so I put some sand in from my sons sand box, and following the present bearers instructions, got milk bottle lids and filled them with water and hermit crab food. It's a very small tank, and has a larger shell for him.
He used to dig himself in the sand, and we'd pull him out and play with him. He lost one leg. He seemed to be very active until yesterday he just stopped moving really and dug himself in the corner of the tank and just starred out. Today I found him on top of his little water lid, almost hanging out of the shell. The shell seems too little for him. I've left him alone now, but he does 'cringe' when I drip water on him or something.
I've heard they can molt above ground, but not usually. He's just not moving and hanging out of the shell. I'm worried.
2007-01-18 12:42:16 · 8 answers · asked by Margie 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I am almost sure your crab is molting look at this site.. It will help you it has pictures also. Usually when they have the ugency to dig there about to molt
http://www.hermit-crabs.com/molting.html
2007-01-18 12:51:42 · answer #1 · answered by catieann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like molting. Get several different shells of various sizes so that he can move into a bigger one. They sell them at the pet store. I've had crabs that change several times. Sounds like he needs a little more room.
2007-01-19 09:24:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your hermit crab looks all pinkish then live him alone . putting water on him is not a very good idea.because his skin is tender and you cant keep moving him in this stage. and if he looks pretty big in his cage you should buy a glass tank are a much bigger plastic one.if you want your crab to live longer.
2007-01-18 20:51:46 · answer #3 · answered by kat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My crabs are definately dying, but I took a powder prescribed by my Doctor
2007-01-18 20:52:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know much about crabs, but god bless you for caring about him enough to write and ask. I hope all works out well for him. : )
2007-01-18 21:29:07 · answer #5 · answered by demongelding1@hotmail.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like molting
2007-01-18 20:44:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep hesa molting!
2007-01-18 20:47:04 · answer #7 · answered by Litldragon67 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
molding
2007-01-18 21:02:17 · answer #8 · answered by Answerfinder1360 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋