Does this look normal? Shell-less crab

[Crabalicious]

I don't want to give false hope but, He might be having a surface molt, in that case they look dead. I'm guessing you read the 2nd post under emergency..." never assume a limp crab is dead"?
It is a distinct STRONG smell. Like a dead fish at the beach. Sadly, we bought two at a beach shop and one died from pps. Post purchase syndrome. It was VERY obvious, not like dried shrimp.

I'm so very sorry if he is dead.

[Crabalicious]

Sorry. The post is: Limp hermit crab?
Do not assume death.



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[Lovelittlecrabs17]

I did read that post. I'm hoping its just a surface molt. He did show pre-molt behavior before all this started. Waiting it out. I've had him the longest so I don't want to give up!

[Crabalicious]

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[Lovelittlecrabs17]

Well guess it's over. Harley never took the shell. There's a mild smell, same as when the dried shrimp were in there, but there's white mold all over his tail.

[CrabbyLover77]

Well guess it's over. Harley never took the shell. There's a mild smell, same as when the dried shrimp were in there, but there's white mold all over his tail.

Aw I'm sorry!

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[Lovelittlecrabs17]

Aw I'm sorry!

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Thank you

[Crabalicious]

I'm so sorry! At least you improved his life while you had him.

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