moulting without changing shell?
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arhoads
- Zoea I
- Posts: 96
- Joined: 24 Mar 2012, 04:55
- Gender: Female
- Hermit crabs: 6
- Total gallons: 65
- Total tanks: 3
moulting without changing shell?
I have an E that keeps going down for 48 hours or more at a time. After the first 48 hours her color looked darker and prettier so I thought she had a super quick molt or something but she hadn't changed her shell. She keeps going back down for 32 to 48 hours at a time, she inspected shells like crazy last night but wouldnt change even though I have a large variety similar to what she is wearing now.
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ladybug15057
- Coenobita
- Posts: 3098
- Joined: 03 Mar 2008, 04:12
- Gender: Female
- Hermit crabs: 82
- Total gallons: 305
- Total tanks: 7
- Location: Southwestern Pa., U.S.
Re: moulting without changing shell?
E's are known for not changing shells. Once brought home they may change, but then it is forever and a day before they change again it seems. But one thing I noted too... if or when that rare occasion does happen they change (or even attempt to try another) shell on, normally within 2-3 weeks they do molt. Don't worry too much as long as you offer a variety and a plentiful shell supply.
Marie (aka ladybug15057)
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