HCA: Hermit Crab Association

hello, one of my crabs left his shell about 4 days ago. when he didnt go back I moved him into a seperate 10 gal. after talking to some people and explaining how I got him and some other things about him, it seems like he was unhealthy when i got him. (he and 2 other crabs were in a 10 gal with calcium sand, a moldy sponge, painted shells, a pellet diet, along with a bunch of other harmful things) they had also got the crabs from petco. as soon as i got him he went down for a molt and coming up he had a some complications which resulted in him droping his shell for about a day. i also noticed that he had a small crack on his large pincher. i put him into a shell yesterday bc he still hadent taken one but he sadly hasent moved. I dont know if hes dead or still hanging on and if he is i have no clue what to do. any help is really appreciated!

You should post in the emergency section and answer the questions so that we know what your tank conditions are like to better assess your situation.

harry potter wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:04 pm

You should post in the emergency section and answer the questions so that we know what your tank conditions are like to better assess your situation.

Sadly he passed today

I'm sorry for your loss.

Oh no, I’m so sorry


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crabbycasey wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 24, 2021 10:42 pm

Oh no, I’m so sorry


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its ok. sadly when he came up from his first molt when I got him he dropped his shell and I knew that he was probably sick but there arent really any vets for them

So sad


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