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Hermit crabs have exoskeleton so they need to shed it and that is called molting. They need to dig underground it can take weeks to months so DONT dig it up. if you think it is dead and it smells like dead fish then it is dead.
Some signs of molting is exessive eating, digging, drinking, bathing, and a sack under it's claws (for storing up food for when it will molt underground.
After they are don't molting they will have their old exoskeleton DONT take it away it has ALOT of vitamins it will need i know it's gross but let them eat it.
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How do you know if hermit crab sheds?
When a hermit crab sheds you will see something come out of the shell and it looks like its dead it only sheds halfway and if you look inside the shell it will still be there.
How long does it take a hermit crab to shed?
it never sheds
Do hermit crabs stay in their shells when they molt?
Yes, the hermit crab remains in it's (outer) sea shell/home when it molts. However, when the hermit crab molts it sheds it's old exoskeleton much like a snake sheds it's skin, pushing the old exoskeleton out of the sea shell, and forms a new exoskeleton. The new exoskeleton is soft at first and takes time to harden. The hermit crab's "tail and belly" section remains soft and vulnerable requiring a hard outer shell/sea shell for protection.
What if claws and body of hermit crab fell apart is it dead or will its body parts grow back?
Yes, it will grow back.The body you see is actually a shell that the hermit crab sheds to grow. you can get all your hermit crab info on HERMIT-CRABS.com
Difference between an exoskeleton and a shell?
An exoskelton is the layer on the hermit crabs actual body that they shed when they outgrow it. (similar as how a snake sheds their skin) A shell is that which the hermit crab takes as a home that normally if from snails.
Why does my hermit crab have a white bump?
Typically its about to molt or in the process of shedding it's outer shell, molting.
What does a hermit crab grow in to?
a hermit crab
What eats a hermit crab?
What is a Hermit Crab's predator?
How did the hermit crab gets its name?
It's term 'hermit' is not because it doesn't like other hermit crabs. The hermit crab actually loves being with other hermits. It is called hermit crab because it is only one hermit crab in the shell. It's term 'hermit' is not because it doesn't like other hermit crabs. The hermit crab actually loves being with other hermits. It is called hermit crab because it is only one hermit crab in the shell.
How do you take care of a Jamaican hermit crab?
If it is a hermit crab, then it is like any other hermit crab, so just take care of it as you would to a regular hermit crab :)
Can a hermit crab die from its shell breaking?
Congratulations! No need to rename it. It's the same hermit crab. It molted it's old skin! This means your hermit crab is perfectly healthy and can grow! Make sure you have a slightly bigger shell though. Leave it alone until it walks around and is very healthy.
Are hermit crabs repitles?
No, they are invertebrates, meaning they need to molt their skin to grow an example is a snake, they don't grow, they molt their skin to grow, just like the hermit crab.
