Normal?

[Sherman12]

This is the first time my crabs have molted on they are on week 2.
They are both molting at the same time I assume because they buried themselves and haven't come up.
Both of them have made holes on the side of the tank to where I can see inside of their holes.
Is it normal for them to do that?
How long does it take them to molt?

I have a picture but I don't know how to post it.

[Wlfwo]

This is the first time my crabs have molted on they are on week 2.
They are both molting at the same time I assume because they buried themselves and haven't come up.
Both of them have made holes on the side of the tank to where I can see inside of their holes.
Is it normal for them to do that?
How long does it take them to molt?

I have a picture but I don't know how to post it.

I don't know about the side of the tank part as mine is covered on 3 sides, but both of mine were down about 3 months. I expect some of that was destressing, but really have no clue as one came up, ate and disappeared for another 3 months.

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[wodesorel]

They will sometimes molt against the side of the tank. Some owners will tape a piece of paper or cardboard over that open spot to make it dark for them. I never have and never had a problem.

Expect at least 4 weeks down, although up to 4 months is completely normal!

[curlysister]

Mine had made a little 'window' like that a few times. I usually tape a piece of paper over it - only so I am not tempted to take a flashlight and shine it in there looking at them every day! LOL!

Be patient, it could be a few weeks or a few months. Don't dig them up. Just keep all the tank conditions optimal, and keep putting out food and water for them so it's there when they come up.

[StarGirlxo]

This is the first time my crabs have molted on they are on week 2.
They are both molting at the same time I assume because they buried themselves and haven't come up.
Both of them have made holes on the side of the tank to where I can see inside of their holes.
Is it normal for them to do that?
How long does it take them to molt?

I have a picture but I don't know how to post it.

They are not molting just hanging
Out. They will come up .when they molt you won't see them at all and it can take a few months before you see them.again. leave them.be

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[wodesorel]

Not true! Some do molt with windows.

[LadyJinglyJones]

Mine just finished moulting in a corner window - I had a view through two sides & the bottom! It was pretty amazeballs.

[piratetoothgir]

Whenever there's a window to my molters, I cover up that part with dark paper, just for privacy.