I have only had hermit crabs since middle of November I believe. One of my 3 went down around Dec 20th and just came back up today! (he wasn't coming up at night even). Over Christmas I moved the other 2 into a bigger tank and was just waiting on this guy to come up to move him too. So he's in a tank on his own right now.
So since he just came up last night - should I wait a while to move him or just move him in with the other two? I wasn't sure which would be less stressful for him.
This was my first molting experience ever and I'm glad it went well! Sometimes I get worried reading the other posts about molting.
First successful molt =)
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PeekaBoo2013
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First successful molt =)
2 Tabby Cats: Peeka and Boo(10/2013)
3 Purple Pinchers: Bagel (11/2019), Schmear (11/2019), and Lox (12/2019)
Brand new owner of hermit crabs, I have never been around them and I'm learning a lot!
3 Purple Pinchers: Bagel (11/2019), Schmear (11/2019), and Lox (12/2019)
Brand new owner of hermit crabs, I have never been around them and I'm learning a lot!
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DevilNDisguise
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Re: First successful molt =)
Personally, I'd move him over right away. Just in case he decides to go right back under and you need to wait again.
A quick transfer won't hurt, and he'll be with his fellow crabbies again.
A quick transfer won't hurt, and he'll be with his fellow crabbies again.
1 Bearded Dragon, 1 Guinea Pig, 1 Mouse, 1 Lovebird, 1 Dog, 2 Cats, 2 Rabbits, 2 Frogs, 2 Cockatiels, 2 Budgies & Their 3 Babies, 3 Rats, 4 Hamsters, and Many Hermit Crabs!
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PeekaBoo2013
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Re: First successful molt =)
And I can dip him in the freshwater of the new tank just like I would with a "new" crab?
2 Tabby Cats: Peeka and Boo(10/2013)
3 Purple Pinchers: Bagel (11/2019), Schmear (11/2019), and Lox (12/2019)
Brand new owner of hermit crabs, I have never been around them and I'm learning a lot!
3 Purple Pinchers: Bagel (11/2019), Schmear (11/2019), and Lox (12/2019)
Brand new owner of hermit crabs, I have never been around them and I'm learning a lot!
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Hermiesguardian
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Re: First successful molt =)
Yes.PeekaBoo2013 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:33 amAnd I can dip him in the freshwater of the new tank just like I would with a "new" crab?
raising son's dog, Dante. Husky/hound.
Raising daughter's hermit crabs, Shelder, Paras and Derek. Added 2 more of my own (of course) Pete and Stryper. Former mommy to 2 guinea pigs and beloved cat, Nissi
Raising daughter's hermit crabs, Shelder, Paras and Derek. Added 2 more of my own (of course) Pete and Stryper. Former mommy to 2 guinea pigs and beloved cat, Nissi
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Overmountain1
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Re: First successful molt =)
Hooray! Molting can be so stressful!! I’m riding the molting train now and I’m ready to get off! Lol- I want my girl back!
Yep, a quick dunk and they’re ok to add!
Dave the Wondercrab~Pat~Maggie~ Billy~Pop~Corn~Ten~Sam~MissTeri~Tim~Gene~ Barry~Mr S~Princess + 5 Es + Mr EnDoh =my crabby clan!
Yep, a quick dunk and they’re ok to add!
Dave the Wondercrab~Pat~Maggie~ Billy~Pop~Corn~Ten~Sam~MissTeri~Tim~Gene~ Barry~Mr S~Princess + 5 Es + Mr EnDoh =my crabby clan!