HCA: Hermit Crab Association

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.

Sherman12 wrote: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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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!

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.

Sherman12 wrote: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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Not true! Some do molt with windows.

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

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