What is on my Hermit Crabs Back?

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  1. lukeoslavia

    lukeoslavia Flamingo Tongue

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    I found this on my hermit crab's shell today. Any idea's? it seems like it opens a little bit in the center, could just be the current in the tank though!

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    lukeoslavia, Oct 7, 2013
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  2. lukeoslavia

    lukeoslavia Flamingo Tongue

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    Okay there is definitely something inside of it, where it is split down the center!
     
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  3. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    probably a predatory limpet
     
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  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Barnacle.
     
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  5. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    arrgh shes right
     
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  6. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Did you even look at the picture Alex????:angry: It screams Barnacle. :p
     
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  7. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    i glanced at it
     
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  8. lukeoslavia

    lukeoslavia Flamingo Tongue

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    Is it a bad thing or an okay thing ?
     
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  9. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Barnacles are fine, filter feeder.
     
    Corailline, Oct 7, 2013
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