Cave in???? *worry*

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Cave in???? *worry*

Post by Hotaruzuki » Wed Nov 24, 2010 11:06 pm

Two days ago, Teddy went down (waaay down) for a molt. There was a window, so I could see him clearly. I poked the sand on top at one point on accident and caused there to be a finger sized air hole straight to him.

I just checked and I can now barely see him through the "window" and the accidental air hole is filled. The tank got moved around a little yesterday so I don't know..

Did it cave in? Will he be able to get out??? I'm worried.

This is my first molt, and I'm a bit scared!!!

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Post by wodesorel » Wed Nov 24, 2010 11:14 pm

I'm betting he just moved since he was disturbed. :) They normally will do that and the old cave and tunnel gets filled in by the displaced substrate. I wouldn't worry at all! :)
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Post by Hotaruzuki » Wed Nov 24, 2010 11:23 pm

*phew*

Ok, so he will be able to get out when he needs to? :triplets:

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Post by curlysister » Thu Nov 25, 2010 11:18 pm

I am in the same situation!! I could see Cher when she first dug down, but now there are no holes or windows at all. It's been almost three weeks, and I am going slightly crazy worrying about her!
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Post by Shivering Isles » Fri Nov 26, 2010 3:42 pm

I have done this before where i accidently tap the tank and their hole caves in. I have had no trouble with that. If they are not molting they usually will dig themselves up and move to a different spot. I would not worry to much. :wink:
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