So what do they smell like when molting?

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So what do they smell like when molting?

Post by hpnodat » Sat Jan 08, 2011 12:37 pm

I have heard they smell kinda dead so how does one know?


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Post by Guest » Tue Jan 11, 2011 2:07 am

mine smelled like sea brine (iodine-ish) for a while. I'm pretty sure Clyde molted because he was a brighter color when he came up.

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Post by tnt4eva » Tue Jan 11, 2011 2:10 am

In my experience, it's a sharp chemical odor, like cleaning chemicals or antiseptic. But I've only smelt it when a molter has been exposed e.g. under a water dish and I've lifted the dish up not knowing they were there.

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