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Hermit crabs molt when they feel the need to. Nothing is wrong with your crab if it hasn't molted. :)

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What would happen if a hermit crab dug a hole in the sand and went in it?

Nothing really. It is probably molting or just trying to get some shade. Look up " What should you do when your hermit crab is molting? " for what to do when your hermit crab is molting. Or just type in " molting " to know what molting is.


Do the hermit crab get stiff when molting?

no


How long will your hermit crab be under the sand molting?

It will usually be molting for a month or two. It's important that you try to leave your crab alone when it's molting.


When is the molting period for a hermit crab?

i think it was 10 years


Why is your hermit crab white when dead?

No, it is most likely molting.


Do you have to isolate a molting hermit crab if it can burrow in the cage it already is in?

some of them


Why is my hermit crab naked?

Your Hermit Crab is not naked it is just molting into a different shell,mostly a bigger one.So don't be suprised if he/she is "naked".


What do you do if your Hermit Crabs loose legs?

you don't need to do anything a hermit crab will do it itself. if a hermit crab losses a leg it will grow back. it will grow back after molting.


Should you be putting food in tank when hermit crab is molting?

No, you should not put food in the tank when a hermit crab is molting. During this time, hermit crabs are vulnerable and may not eat, as they focus on shedding their exoskeleton. It’s best to provide a quiet environment and only offer food once the molting process is complete and the crab has returned to its normal behavior.


Can you add another hermit crab while your other one is molting?

No, you cannot. You have to put them in separate cages when they' re molting.


What does a hermit crab look like molting?

what it looks like is a naked hermit crab so if your hermit crab isn't picking it shell for almost a day get more changing shells so if your hermit crab is naked don't worry just give them some time


Whats a molting hermit crab?

it means that it is time for it to grow and will change it's shell when it is done. If you see the shedded exoskeleton, DO NOT REMOVE IT because the hermit crab will be hungry and will eat the exoskeleton for calcium. my hermit crab is eating his molted claw right now... kinda wierd though