HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I got a new pp hermit crab who has white lines on the top of his big claw. Is that normal or not?

Are you able to post a picture to show us?

A pic would help. Without the background info, it just could be his colouration or just the setae being white dots, along the claw rid they normally close togethor so it may look like a white line.

aussieJJDude wrote:A pic would help. Without the background info, it just could be his colouration or just the setae being white dots, along the claw rid they normally close togethor so it may look like a white line.

how do I post a pic?

If you have a smartphone you can download tapatalk. If you are using a computer you can use Photobucket.

aussieJJDude wrote:A pic would help. Without the background info, it just could be his colouration or just the setae being white dots, along the claw rid they normally close togethor so it may look like a white line.

GotButterflies wrote:If you have a smartphone you can download tapatalk. If you are using a computer you can use Photobucket.

Sorry I dont really know how to do any of that but lately he hides behind this vine thing i have and he doesnt go into the cave or hide is that normal or is it because of something like the white lines maybe?

Hiding is normal for them, they are prey animals. It's really hard to say without seeing a picture. If you have a smartphone, download the app called Tapatalk, take a picture, and it's really easy to send. You just hit the plus sign next to the message and attach it


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Or if you prefer not to use your smartphone, just use an image sharing site and copy the URL here.