Fast molt?

Mickle · Oct 31, 2018

Hello,

Yesterday my Zebra hermit crab molted and he doubled in size. But the thing is, he was just crawling around and eating from my hand the day before. I dont understand how he molted so fast doesn't it usually take a month or something? Im pretty confused and now hes way too big for his shell. I guess I'm going to go find a new shell tomorrow

anyone know how he molted so fast?

Thanks!

-Mick

Old Fritz · Oct 31, 2018

I've had inverts molt multiple times within a month, that mostly applies to shrimp however. But I have seen my hermit crabs molting 2-3 times within a month. It's nothing to worry about. He probably ate from your hand the day before because they like to stock up before they molt. Why it happens could be a variety a things such as higher quality food

Mickle · Oct 31, 2018

Old Fritz said:
I've had inverts molt multiple times within a month, that mostly applies to shrimp however. But I have seen my hermit crabs molting 2-3 times within a month. It's nothing to worry about. He probably ate from your hand the day before because they like to stock up before they molt. Why it happens could be a variety a things such as higher quality food

Ah, thanks a lot!

At first I thought it had something to do with my water quality but everythings all good! Thanks again