Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 1 month old | 10 lbs
I found my hermit crab shell in my tank I think it’s dead but then I’ve seen legs inside of the tank and they moved what should I do oh an I took out the other shell
1 Answer
Published on February 6th, 2019
It could be molting. If so, leave him alone as it is a stressful time for him. Leave the other shell in the enclosure, just in case. If it isn't buried, move him to a different area of the tank and monitor for movement. If there is no movement, monitor for a fishy, rotten odor. This is the surest way to determine if the crab has died.
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