Some questions...

Panther_Shadow83 · Post by **Panther_Shadow83** » 08 Aug 2005, 01:21

OK, first of all, one of my hermies is kind of a pale pink-ish color... does this mean that she is going to molt soon? Or is it normal?

Secondly, how do you set up an isolation tank for a molting crabbie? Would coconut bedding be OK to use in it?

Post by **Wai** » 08 Aug 2005, 15:43

The hermie may have already molted!

An isolation tank consists a substrate at least three inches deep, a lid on top, the three dishes (food, fresh and salt water) and spare shells. Put the crabby into the ISO and put it in a warm, dark and humid place.

Panther_Shadow83 · Post by **Panther_Shadow83** » 08 Aug 2005, 21:59

Well, last night when I was holding her, she came pretty far out of her shell and I saw a grey-ish black-ish blob inside of her shell. I believe that's her molting sac.

I don't think she's already molted, she's a dull, pale pink, not like the pictures I've seen of hermies who have just molted.

Thanks for the advice, I'm gonna go get the ISO tank ready!

Sould I spritz it with water for humidity, or will that stress her out??

Post by **Wai** » 08 Aug 2005, 23:37

You can spray the air inside the tank, but do not spray the crab itself. That will most certainly stress her out.