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16 Feb 2021: Gosh, it was back in early 2017 when I made a major update! I have successfully migrated this website to a new web host. The Forums have been upgraded to phpBB 3.3.3 for better security and features.

Care Sheets

Care Sheets
Our very basic care sheet is available for download in Australian and American English. Please refer to our Crab Care section for more thorough explanations.

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Moulting

Pre-moult
1.  What is moulting?
2.  Why are deaths often associated with moulting?
3.  Do deaths always indicate that I am doing something wrong?
4.  How do I know if my hermit crab is going to moult soon?
5.  What do moulting nests look like?
6.  My hermit crab buried itself! Is it moulting?
Mid-moult
1.  What should I do if I think one of my buried hermit crabs is moulting?
2.  What should I do if I accidentally dig up a moulter?
3.  What should I do if I have a surface moulter?
4.  How do I distinguish a moulter from a dead a hermit crab?
5.  How long should I wait for a moulter to surface?
6.  Where do moulters usually bury themselves?
Post-moult
1.  How do I know if a hermit crab has moulted?
2.  Why is my post-moulter being lethargic?
3.  What should I do if my post-moulter lost limbs?
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