HCA: Hermit Crab Association

It sounds to me like your crab is attempting to molt. This is the process where they shed their exoskeleton and grow a new one. They usually bulk up on nutrients beforehand, sometimes change shells, and dig below the surface. The process can take several months and your crab is very vulnerable durin...

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