Possible Post-Molt Problem, I Need Some Guidance

[parker_roo]

Okay, I have some great news! It looks like I have just over reacted, and thought too much into the situation. Marcel is okay! He just came up from his molt on Sunday! I'll post a picture!

But Ollie isn't doing too well. She still seems weak, but I just need to spend more time helping her regain her strength. I'm hoping there won't be any problems, I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

Marcel up from his molt:

[Crabinski]

Wonderful news about Marcel ! They do love to make us crazy, don't they? Do keep us posted re Ollie's condition -- sending good crabbie vibes from my four guys.

[parker_roo]

Okay, here is my next problem. Ollie is refusing to come out of her shell for me to hand feed her. I've waited for about 45 mins, and she won't come out. I'm not sure if it's that she is too weak to come all the way out, or if she is scared. But I've had her out, propped up to the position that she can come out of her shell without having to hold her shell up. Yes, she is that weak that she can hardly hold her shell. Any suggestions on how to get her to come out so I can hand feed her? I haven't been able to hand feed her for the past two days, and she hasn't touched her food or water that is in the tank. So I really need to hand feed her for her to regain her strength. I really don't know a good and safe way to make her come out of her shell...

[KellyCrabbieLove]

You can try a qtip dipped in honey and rolled in cuttlebone powder or something like that. Stick it in the sand in front of her so she can come out and get it on her own. Make note (or take a pic) of exactly how it is when you pit it in so you know if she has touched it when you go back to check later.

ETA: put one next to her dipped in fw to drink as well.

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[parker_roo]

Hey everyone, I've been working a lot lately, so I haven't had time to keep you updated. Unfortunately Ollie did not make it, and passed away. Yes, it is always very sad to lose one of my little buddies, but I'm just glad she isn't suffering any longer. I buried her in my back yard, rest in peace my little Ollie! I'm just hoping my other crabs will be okay. I know that since I removed Ollie from the main tank when I put her in iso, they have been very scared every time I come into my room. They dart to go hide, and before I removed Ollie, they were finally getting comfortable with me where they didn't even flinch when I walked up to the tank. I'm hoping to get my 55 gallon set up around Christmas, and I'll try to find some more friends for my guys. Lastly, I just wanted to thank you guys for helping me out through this with the information you have provided!

[KellyCrabbieLove]

I'm sorry for your loss.

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[Bonk]

Even though I was not here to follow this Parker-roo, I read through the entire lot and I am truly sorry about this.

[Crabinski]

So sorry, parker-roo. Take comfort in knowing that you did everything you could for Ollie.