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Small crab molting

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2024 3:01 pm
by br00kex33
Hey guys! I have a small crab who has been down since April 30th… is this normal or should I be worried? I’m assuming he’s molting but my bigger crab went down around the same time and is already back up he was only under about 3 weeks. Any info is appreciated!

Re: Small crab molting

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2024 8:18 pm
by JoeHermits
Generally being gone for months on end is a red flag, especially if they’re small. You’re sure it has never resurfaced?

Generally after four months it’s safe to assume them deceased


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Re: Small crab molting

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2024 9:39 pm
by br00kex33
I have a camera so I know he hasn’t been up :( When do I go digging? Should I give it 2 more months?

Re: Small crab molting

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2024 9:57 pm
by JoeHermits
If you want to satisfy your curiosity, then yeah that sounds like a good timeline


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Re: Small crab molting

Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2024 8:16 am
by br00kex33
Just wanted to post an update- my crab was in fact just molting and came up a couple of nights ago!

Re: Small crab molting

Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2024 9:07 pm
by curlysister
Right on! Waiting never hurts anything!