Hermit Crabs Hardly Moving.

[MeowzTheKat]

So just a couple of days ago I bought two hermit crabs, one is a bigger one and one is a smaller one not very old. The first day or two they seemed okay, they were moving a bit, the bigger one was climbing. It is a plastic tank I have for now and isn't too big but I plan on purchasing a 10 gallon glass tank soon. Today and yesterday they haven't moved much however. The smaller one seems okay but the bigger one has a lack of antenna movement and seems overall a little slow. I have food and both kinds of water for them in there and have been making sure to keep the humidity and temperature where they should be for them. I am not sure if this is normal since they just got relocated to a new home or what it could possibly be.

[aussieJJDude]

What is the temperature and humidity levels at. When either or both are low, they can become inactive. Also, they are nocturnal animals and normally sleep during the day.
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[Giner13]

It's possible they could be destressing.
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[GotButterflies]

Here is the emergency template: http://hermitcrabassociation.com/phpBB/ ... 27&t=46102

[DaJimmer]

My guess is they are new and they are not back to their usual crabby self yet. My four new PP crabs buryied deep into a moss pit and I didn't see them for 2 weeks. Make sure they have a good hiding place where they can get lost for a couple weeks and get their bearings they may need to chill for about a month. Make sure they are hidden and cozy and put your patience hat on because this will take awhile.