Moutling?

Cheyenne · Post by **Cheyenne** » 04 Nov 2006, 23:44

Well my hermie has never ever molted before. I've had him for 3 months, but he never molted? What's going on? Hes small, and i thought they molt more when they're small....So whats going on? Is this normal? And if not, what are some reasons hed do this? Is there anything I can do to help?

hermiesrokmysox · Post by **hermiesrokmysox** » 05 Nov 2006, 03:02

Hmmm, does he have all his "nails"? Check the tips of his legs for black pointy nails. Usually when these get dull they molt.

What substrate are you using? (sand, cocofiber, ect)

Jaci · Post by **Jaci** » 05 Nov 2006, 04:31

i had 2 hermies who didn't molt in the 6 months that i had them. it wasn't until they passed and i joined this forum that i realized that they needed humidity and a high temp. when i got that under control my new hermies started going under and surviving. i've had lemi for about a year now and he's molted 6 times, under for his 7th currently.

Hermies4Ever · Post by **Hermies4Ever** » 06 Nov 2006, 04:31

I had a micor for 5 months before she moutled. it depends on the stability of the tank and the crab itself.

I_love_my_hermie23 · Post by **I_love_my_hermie23** » 06 Nov 2006, 05:23

i had 1first crab for about 2 months and My 2nd crab for abour 3-w4 weks and my 3rd crab for abour 3 weeks n they didnt either yet

Post by **Wai** » 06 Nov 2006, 11:45

It might be their diet. Hermit crabs generally hold back their moults if they don't have enough vitamins and minerals. Check out the Nutrition forum for the list of foods.

I_love_my_hermie23 · Post by **I_love_my_hermie23** » 14 Nov 2006, 13:00

realli i give my hermits like coconut Peanut butter apple
bananas nuts *wal nuts and peacons* Cerly n raisen Carrots oatmeal (dry) and Hermit crab food and None of them Molted yet n i have had them for about 1 month or soo.

hermiesrokmysox · Post by **hermiesrokmysox** » 16 Nov 2006, 10:49

you should try more variety. Like hamburgar meat (is okay once in a while) and un-seasoned chicken and shrimp tails. Also try dreid brine shrimp, mine go crazy for that.

I like to experiment!! Like, buy a mango and some kiwi and make a fruit salad.

Jaci · Post by **Jaci** » 17 Nov 2006, 08:00

dried blood worms are a huge hit with mine. i put some in there one night, watched some tv, and when i checked on them about 45 mins later, their food shell was empty. it's funny. that reminds me, i need some more of that.

hermiesrokmysox · Post by **hermiesrokmysox** » 17 Nov 2006, 11:35

do they come in a little bottle like fish food?

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