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 M¢25  Funded By Mahalo ? |  July 03, 2009 08:34 PM

My hermit crab has been molting for almost two months. Is that normal?

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July 06, 2009 09:49 PM
I found a great link that I think will help you
http://hermit-crabs.com/molting.html

It explains all the do's and don't in regards to your molting hermit crab.
It stresses not to pick up, move or handle your crab.
It also lists all the needs in the 'molting area' and what to expect.

Sometimes the regeneration can take some time. If you still are not satisfied or concerned about your buddy, I'd give a call to the store or place where you got him and explain the amount of time that has past.

It does say that you can kill them with kindness, so please look over the entire page.

Good luck!

Source(s):
http://hermit-crabs.com/molting.html


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July 13, 2009 10:50 AM | view on twitter
Two months? its too much.
I would take him out of his burrow. Take him out and check on him...after staying down there that long he can't be molting anymore. unfortunately he is probably dead.
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http://aquariumpassion.com/


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