No Molters .

[citiliviey]

Hi, I've had crabbies for about 8 months now and I have not had ONE molter . They have 6" play sand, I'm just not sure what to do . A bit worried .

[EmiLovesHermies]

If you keep the conditions right and give them lots of healthy, yummy food. And they will molt when they are ready

[CallaLily]

Is your play sand moistened? What size crabs? Are you totally sure they haven't molted? Have they spent any time underground?

[citiliviey]

I spritz it with my spritzer twice daily . What can I do other than that ? Also, I have from roughly 1/2" to 3 1/2" . A few have been underground, for 2 1/2 weeks at most . Never seen an exo or anything . A few of them have been moving from tank to tank every once in a while because I am getting more and more terrariums because I am running out of room and still building my 5'7 by 2'7 crabitat . I know moving them may add difficulty, their new crabitat should be done soon, I just have to get some scratches out .

[CallaLily]

Did you moisten the substrate in the beginning to sand castle consistency?
There's a chance the smaller ones have already molted if they've been under for 2-3 weeks. Larger crabs will molt less often. Do they have sharp nails at the end of each leg? Do they look hairy? If they've had a normal, healthy molt you won't see exo. They'll eat it before they resurface.
You're correct in thinking that moving them around a lot may have interrupted their molt cycle and added extra stress.

[citiliviey]

No, I did not know to do that, but I will for the new crabitat ! And I have seen some smaller ones with sharp-ish nails . And yes, I think they will all be staying in the terrarium they are now until the big move . Thank you . I am learning and know that there are some things I am not doing perfectly . But I still love my crabbies . And you guys are all the best help !