hermit crab hasnt moved??

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hermit crab hasnt moved??

Post by crabsarecute » Thu Oct 29, 2020 8:54 am

My crab hasn't moved in 4 days is he dead?
he doesn't smell. I just wanted to confirm death cause in like 90% sure but is there another reason he would not move ive even tried putting food infront of him but he didn't even go into he shell.
just an animal mom, I have too many but love them all and want more oof
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Re: hermit crab hasnt moved??

Post by jonathon1989 » Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:00 am

Wait for the smell. In the meantime, uplaod a picture of the crab.


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Re: hermit crab hasnt moved??

Post by jonathon1989 » Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:01 am

Also, dip him in saltwater and see if that revives him.


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Re: hermit crab hasnt moved??

Post by jonathon1989 » Thu Oct 29, 2020 12:15 pm

It might help too if you fill out the emergency forum template so members can have a better understanding of the your tank conditions. For example, it is possible this could be a surface molt if there is not enough substrate.

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