molting hermit crab

How to Know if your Hermit Crab is Molting or Dead

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Molting is very important and your hermit crabs can be very sensitive while they undergo molting. According to statistics, in the wild most of hermit crabs deaths are related to unsuccessful molting. And in captivity, it can get a lot worse since most hermit crab owners can’t tell if their hermit crabs are molting or … Read more

Hermit Crab Molting

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But first, What is Molting? Molting basically means the process of which your hermit crab grows. It also involves the process of shedding the exoskeleton of your hermit crab for a short time. Your hermit crab won’t be able to move afterward since it has to regain its control on its muscles and also while … Read more