Cjwaibel wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:31 pm
Is he Molting or dead and how can I tell
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Ps I didnt say dont handle crabs. Most suggest not daily or long. I generally only handle my crabs on crabitat cleaning day weekly and only those who arnt hiding for a few minutes.
The pic
I call it "crab window"!
Seems normal and safe and I wouldn't be concerned. If anything at least you can see them and know they are ok.
Mine do it occasionally that I notice. Actually saw 1 of my newer ones this morning doing it. For mine when they make a window it's about 1-2 inches down but have seen it at bottom of tank. They make a small cave to sit in. They almost always are looking through the glass into the room. They will sit there near motionless staring out for hours. Crabs feel safe underground from predators, humans and when they want to be alone. They can still observe the outside while safe. My tank is in my living room.
I think of it like a cat or dog staring out window for hours. They can observe the outside without having to be in it. The cat and dog could go outside but maybe they would rather just look instead.
