hermit molting

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  1. MILLERTIME

    MILLERTIME Feather Duster

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    has anyone ever seen a hermit molt? mine did it its funny looking. i thought one was dead. he didnt even change his shell either
     
    MILLERTIME, Jul 18, 2008
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  2. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    mine are always molting, you can tell when its molting time, they go and hide. Never actually witnessed one doing it tho
     
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  3. BillyD

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    I like watching them jump in and out of shells. dont get to see it very often but its pretty neat. Someone had a pic of one out of its shell on here somewhere.....cant remember who though.
     
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  4. amcarrig

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  5. paulg

    paulg Feather Duster

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    Hehehehehe.....naked CRAB!
     
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    baugherb Giant Squid

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  7. cannedmulder

    cannedmulder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    We also have pet land hermit crabs. I have watched them mold and let me tell you they also are not very cute but definately cuter than these guys! :uhoh2:
     
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  8. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Does any one know what is the best way to place empty shells for hermits to jump to. Should they be hole side up or down and should they be hidden out from the open
     
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  9. cannedmulder

    cannedmulder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    You can put them anywhere and in any postion. The crab will move it all around and check it out fully and clean it before moving in. Besides however you put it in it will probably get moved by snails, crabs, flow, etc.... If they need one they will find it or even kill for it.....ie snails!:angel:
     
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  10. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    thanks for the info
     
    scenario1313, Jul 22, 2008
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