Disappearing crabs!
Disappearing crabs!
Hello,
Three of my four hermit crabs have disappeared. I found empty shells with no crabs inside, and parts of an empty crab exoskeleton, like claws, but those did not have any meat inside. What could have happened to them? They did not escape.
Thanks.
Three of my four hermit crabs have disappeared. I found empty shells with no crabs inside, and parts of an empty crab exoskeleton, like claws, but those did not have any meat inside. What could have happened to them? They did not escape.
Thanks.
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Re: Disappearing crabs!
Did you have extra shells? They probably changed shells and went underground to either destress, molt or just because. Just don't dig for them. Are your conditions right? Substrate depth/consistancy, heat/humidity, diet?
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Raising daughter's hermit crabs, Shelder, Paras and Derek. Added 2 more of my own (of course) Pete and Stryper. Former mommy to 2 guinea pigs and beloved cat, Nissi
Raising daughter's hermit crabs, Shelder, Paras and Derek. Added 2 more of my own (of course) Pete and Stryper. Former mommy to 2 guinea pigs and beloved cat, Nissi
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Re: Disappearing crabs!
maybe they were eaten
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I also Love Jesus! My favorite food is doughnuts, my favorite drink is orange soda,
and my favorite color is gold! (I like shiny things)
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Re: Disappearing crabs!
They did not change shells. They are nowhere in the cage, I went through the entire substrate and they aren't in the cage. I use cocofiber mixed with sand, depth about 8 inches, they haven;t been eating for a while.
Re: Disappearing crabs!
Eaten by the single remaining crab? He was the smallest of the 4. Wouldn't there be some remains though? Something foul smelling?
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Re: Disappearing crabs!
they are probably REALLY deep in the shells.
I love my little Acorn! #besthermitcrabever
I also Love Jesus! My favorite food is doughnuts, my favorite drink is orange soda,
and my favorite color is gold! (I like shiny things)
I am also a Die hard Lego fan!
I also Love Jesus! My favorite food is doughnuts, my favorite drink is orange soda,
and my favorite color is gold! (I like shiny things)
I am also a Die hard Lego fan!
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Re: Disappearing crabs!
or dead
I love my little Acorn! #besthermitcrabever
I also Love Jesus! My favorite food is doughnuts, my favorite drink is orange soda,
and my favorite color is gold! (I like shiny things)
I am also a Die hard Lego fan!
I also Love Jesus! My favorite food is doughnuts, my favorite drink is orange soda,
and my favorite color is gold! (I like shiny things)
I am also a Die hard Lego fan!