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Is it possible for a hermit crab to die in its shell and not fal put when picked up?

Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 7:20 pm
by Brenna7503
Hi, I believe my crab Vladimir has died, but he is still in his shell, is it possible for them to remain in their shell when dead? I did smell the fishy smell and he’s been in ISO due to his big claw falling off so I believe he’s gone...

Re: Is it possible for a hermit crab to die in its shell and not fal put when picked up?

Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 8:24 pm
by JoeHermits
Sadly, yes, it happens all the time.

I’m sorry.


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