blue legged crab

dse

dse

Member
hi.
ok i just think i found a dead blue legged hermit crab.
but there was only one shell anywhere near it and it was occupied by a blue legged hermit all shells have been accounted for and all are occupied aprt from one that i got free with my orange legged hermit
are body shedders? if not i gotta start to find out where it came from as i'm a little upset as i do like the little critters.....
 
florida joe

florida joe

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This species must molt in order to grow. Generally at night, it will leave its shell home, lay on its back, and exit its exoskeleton. A new exoskeleton is excreted and will harden over a period of several hours. The animal is vulnerable at this time and should not be disturbed. Proper iodine levels assist with successful molting.
 
dse

dse

Member
oh thank god i pooped my pants but at least i know its ok lol cheers for the help n relief.
 
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