Chirping while molting

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Chirping while molting

Post by Persia352 » Mon Jan 04, 2016 11:36 am

I heard one make some light croaking noises. I have two buried at the bottom in front of the tank. Their windows are covered so they have complete darkness. is this something to be concerned about. I really hate to remove the dark towel I have wrapped around the bottom of the tank for no reason. Thanks to anyone for their advice.

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Re: Chirping while molting

Post by wodesorel » Mon Jan 04, 2016 11:45 am

It's okay to peak in quick to ease your mind. :) They do talk to each other when buried. If it's not constant I wouldn't be worried.
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Re: Chirping while molting

Post by Persia352 » Mon Jan 04, 2016 1:15 pm

No its not constant. First time I heard anything from them since they went down right before Christmas. Thanks!

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Re: Chirping while molting

Post by KellyCrabbieLove » Mon Jan 04, 2016 4:46 pm

I have one that chirps at himself. Lol crabs are weird.

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Re: Chirping while molting

Post by staticfurball » Mon Jan 04, 2016 7:04 pm

I noticed the same thing this week. I have 2 crabs down right now and nowhere near each other. i heard the chirping and figured it was a scuffle of sorts but when I checked the 2 were still down near the glass and undisturbed by the others. they were both chirping by themselves. These little critters always surprise me :lol:

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