Weird Legs

[NLindsey921]

So one of my crabs has all skinny orange colored legs. however, one of his legs is about twice as wide as the others and is a dark redish purple color. Does this mean he lost all of his legs at one point before i got him or is that normal? None of my other crabs legs are like that.

[CallaLily]

Is the thicker, darker leg his shield leg? Can you post a picture?

[NLindsey921]

This is the best that i can do. He kept moving so everything came out blurry. it's the back right leg.

[AleyedtoBuggie]

It is possible. If they molt and grow back the leg then it will oftentimes be smaller. If so, his legs will bulk up with good food and time.

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[NLindsey921]

Ok

[soilentgringa]

He looks sort of like his leg was flattened while he was soft then hardened that way, but it could be the camera angle. The legs look fine otherwise.

[bbcraft22]

It could also be the armor leg. That is the visible leg that protects the hermit crab while the crab is in its shell.

[isadoraisacat]

My crabs all have the armor the back left leg is bright flaming red and thicker. My one crab pina has a much brighter leg than the other 3 her big pincher is almost fake purple its so neon bright and same with her leg which is the brightest flaming red orange. It's probably that

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