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Crab missing 2 legs

Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2023 6:22 pm

by Hermitcrab273

when I bought some hermit crabs in august one of them has 4 legs they drink,eat, and walk normally but do i need to isolate them?

Re: Crab missing 2 legs

Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2023 12:14 am

by curlysister

Have you had it isolated all this time? Has it molted yet?

Re: Crab missing 2 legs

Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2023 3:29 pm

by Hermitcrab273

no and no should i isolate them now or wait until they molt?

Re: Crab missing 2 legs

Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 12:25 am

by Roxie

Not an expert, but if it seems to be okay, you might just let it alone, unless another crab is picking on it.