Nemo going to moult soon

Questions about hermit crabs moulting and its symptoms.
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Tetra8CClyPeatus
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Nemo going to moult soon

Post by Tetra8CClyPeatus »

Is she close ??

She has been getting inactive staying in corners for weeks.

But recently she has gotten to a small shell and she cannot seal all the way in. She recently came active again, sometimes climbing, eating; she wasn't eating when she was inactive .

Question:I was thinking when it's almost time to go under, do crabs go into smaller shells ?? My theory is that they do this to help with pressurizing the molt sac when shed is in process. Is that true ??

Here she is, her exo I believe is looking ashy and a bit rough so I believe it's almost time
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Re: Nemo going to moult soon

Post by Wai »

It could be. You could isolate her now if you're worried so that there is no chance of cannabalism.
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