Crab won't come out of shell

Puoyo · Post by **Puoyo** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:15 pm

I just got two new crabs for my one lonely crab, but one won't come out of it's shell. Sometimes it pokes it's head out and it looks around, but that's it.
I haven't been trying to force it out, I'm just a bit worried about him.

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AndyCrabby · Post by **AndyCrabby** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:20 pm

He's probably just shy and nervous about his new surroundings. I wouldn't worry about it.

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YouTube · Post by **GotButterflies** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:23 pm

Did you dip the new crabs in the freshwater of your crabitat so they don't smell like intruders?

The crab is just probably nervous. Just give it time to get used to its new environment.

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Puoyo · Post by **Puoyo** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:29 pm

GotButterflies wrote:Did you dip the new crabs in the freshwater of your crabitat so they don't smell like intruders?

The crab is just probably nervous. Just give it time to get used to its new environment.

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The scared one is actually one of the new ones, but I have dipped them both in the fresh water bowl, the scared crab actually got up and walked into it after I dipped him in it, but when I walked back in the room he went back into his shell after standing around for awhile

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Giner13 · Post by **Giner13** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 6:50 am

He'll come around pretty soon

you've gotta just give them time.
What a cutie though!

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Puoyo · Post by **Puoyo** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 7:55 am

Giner13 wrote:He'll come around pretty soon you've gotta just give them time.
What a cutie though!

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I know, he's adorable!
Right now he's made a little hole for himself in the sand, destressing I guess?

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Giner13 · Post by **Giner13** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 7:56 am

Most likely

Welcome to the world of crabbing!!

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C_fiesta · Post by **C_fiesta** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:33 am

Probably! There's a saying that says "a watched pot never boils", and I think the same for Hermit Crabs! [WHITE SMILING FACE]

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YouTube · Post by **GotButterflies** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:54 am

C_fiesta wrote:Probably! There's a saying that says "a watched pot never boils", and I think the same for Hermit Crabs! [WHITE SMILING FACE]

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Funny!

I've never heard that one!

I agree! Just be patient! These little guys have individual personalities

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Puoyo · Post by **Puoyo** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:27 am

GotButterflies wrote:
C_fiesta wrote:Probably! There's a saying that says "a watched pot never boils", and I think the same for Hermit Crabs! [WHITE SMILING FACE]

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Funny! I've never heard that one!

I agree! Just be patient! These little guys have individual personalities

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Thank you all for your help, I appreciate it!

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Puoyo · Post by **Puoyo** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 11:06 am

My scared crab, who's name is now Shelldon, has gone missing, I suspect he's under the sand now, but it's a little concerning, is he trying to molt?

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C_fiesta · Post by **C_fiesta** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 11:27 am

Please don't worry! He is destressing and may molt. I encourage you to read the molting thread to get a better idea of the molting process.

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C_fiesta · Post by **C_fiesta** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 11:28 am

Here:
http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/ph ... hp?t=92527

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Puoyo · Post by **Puoyo** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 11:29 am

C_fiesta wrote:Here:
http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/ph ... hp?t=92527

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Thank you so much! I'll read this right now.

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YouTube · Post by **GotButterflies** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:45 pm

It's so easy to worry about crabs! As long as your tank specs are on point- don't worry, be happy!

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HCA: Hermit Crab Association

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