. I have two crabs and the bigger one is gone. I am assuming he is molting but see no sign of him, and if he is, I don't know where. Any tips for what to do would be awesome.Unsure Molt
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Crabtivating_Crabber
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Unsure Molt
I am a new crabber and got my crabs about a week ago . I have two crabs and the bigger one is gone. I am assuming he is molting but see no sign of him, and if he is, I don't know where. Any tips for what to do would be awesome.
. I have two crabs and the bigger one is gone. I am assuming he is molting but see no sign of him, and if he is, I don't know where. Any tips for what to do would be awesome.-
Crabby7Crabber
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Re: Unsure Molt
Try not to worry! Crabs can be down for a long time, especially if they are big. Just try to keep your hopes up and nose alert for any fishy smells! Welcome to HCA! 
Edit: DO NOT disturb him though, is crabbing 101! Like I said, try not to worry!
Edit: DO NOT disturb him though, is crabbing 101! Like I said, try not to worry!
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Love my deceased baby crabs George Washington, Zero, Domino, Billy, Eduardo, and Shelly too 🥺
Love my deceased baby crabs George Washington, Zero, Domino, Billy, Eduardo, and Shelly too 🥺
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Crabtivating_Crabber
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Re: Unsure Molt
Thanks! I will definitely be on the watch. Hopefully he will molt successfully!
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curlysister
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Re: Unsure Molt
As long as you have proper substrate that is deep enough, you don't have to do anything. They will dig down under the sub to molt, to de-stress, or sometimes just for fun.
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