|
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Hermits dying
Hi
Ive noticed that over the last couple of days that 3 of my what i believe are Scarlet Hermits although they were sold to me as Red Legged have died. all ive found is the legs and claws out of the shell i dont think any of my stock would be killing them however when i first put my LR in i noticed 2 crabs 1 was a greenish colour and the other had a red claw and red and white ringed legs I havn't seen these 2 crabs since and dont know if they are still alive are there any other reasons for Hermits dying off
__________________
What we do today reflects in eternity |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
They also do this when the molt. They shed their outer skins and shove them out the front of the shell. They will usually go into hiding for a few days thereafter until their new shells harden up a bit. The crabs will molt like this too.
|
#3
|
|||
|
|||
will the claw and leg sections still be bright red as before on the shed
__________________
What we do today reflects in eternity |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Yep, they usually leave them in a "public" place so that predators are distracted by them and hopefully leave the actual crab alone during its hardening process of a few days.
Also, the green crab is probably not doing anything to harm them, but I don't know what the other one is for sure and it MAY be to blame, but I wouldn't think that unless I saw it doing something. |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
ive just found a 4th so i hope its just shedding
__________________
What we do today reflects in eternity |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Today I found what appeared to be my third hermit. When they molt do the molt their entire body including their eyes?
|
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Yes, the molt looks just like a dead crab until closer examination.
In all likelyhood your crabs are fine and you'll see them in a day or so. |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
|
|
|