Is my crab stuck under his sand?

Manny 223 · Post by **Manny 223** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 11:51 pm

One of my hermit crabs has been under for two days now but i can hear him just moving around nonstop and the sound of the sand and glass rubbing is driving me nuts should i dig him up? Does anyone have any recommendations about putting something on inside base of the tank?

asiankanye · Post by **asiankanye** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 11:55 pm

Don’t dig him up. They burrow a lot, so that’s probably just him digging some tunnels. Unless you’re using calcium sand which solidified after drying, there shouldn’t be any real concern here

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Hermielover121 · Post by **Hermielover121** » Sun Oct 04, 2020 12:38 am

NEVER dig up your crabs unless a bacterial flood or an emergency. Hermit crabs love to buried and dig, they will be under for months when they molt I would recommend reading all the care sheets here on the HCA. Pls do your research to make sure all your care is correct

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CrabbyLover77 · Post by **CrabbyLover77** » Sun Oct 04, 2020 2:56 am

Just thought I'd add the link to check out the basic care sheet:

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HermitofHermitCrabs · Post by **HermitofHermitCrabs** » Sun Oct 04, 2020 9:43 am

Never bother a buried crab. Years ago I disturbed a molter, but he ended up being okay.

Wlfwo · Post by **Wlfwo** » Sun Oct 04, 2020 10:18 am

There have been times when I'm sure one of mine was practicing for the drummer's position while he was under.

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