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by DiogenesLover
Sun Feb 26, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: Molting
Topic: Hermit Crab lost BOTH claws during molt
Replies: 2
Views: 1846

Re: Hermit Crab lost BOTH claws during molt

Good news, he’s still able to eat. He hasn’t suffered any recent injuries, and I’ve been doing the best I can to keep him happy and not stressed. The tank is in fine condition as well. My guess before this would be that he just accidentally pulled them off while sliding out of the exoskeleton. I kno...
by DiogenesLover
Sat Feb 04, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: Molting
Topic: Hermit Crab lost BOTH claws during molt
Replies: 2
Views: 1846

Hermit Crab lost BOTH claws during molt

So my saltwater hermit crab molted and now I’m noticing it has lost both of its claws in the molt. I’m worried mostly about how I’m going to feed him since he can only use his legs to pull in food now. Is this normal for hermit crabs to do? Is it a stress-related thing? I don’t want to be hurting my...