Updated On December 4th, 2025
Hermit crab is burrowing and hasn't molted for 3 days undisturbed. There is an ammonia smell, but it is still alive. Should he be isolated?
1 Answer
Published on August 13th, 2017
Gently pick him up and check him to make sure he is still alive. If he is, place him back in the hole and cover him as he was. The molting time will vary from crab to crab. Generally, the larger the crab, the longer the time needed to molt.
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