How to Take Care of a Molting Hermit Crab

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Watch for any excessive digging.. Look for extra water or food consumption.. Watch for lower activity levels.

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1

Watch for any excessive digging.

Step 1

Watch for any excessive digging.

2

Look for extra water or food consumption.

Step 2

Look for extra water or food consumption.

3

Watch for lower activity levels.

Step 3

Watch for lower activity levels.

4

Get a small tank.

Step 4

Get a small tank.

5

Use play sand to line the bottom.

Step 5

Use play sand to line the bottom.

6

Add a cup of water to the sand.

Step 6

Add a cup of water to the sand.

7

Place food and water dishes in the isolation tank.

Step 7

Place food and water dishes in the isolation tank.

8

Do not move a crab that has already begun molting.

Step 8

Do not move a crab that has already begun molting.

9

Leave your crab alone.

Step 9

Leave your crab alone.

10

Make sure the crab has darkness.

Step 10

Make sure the crab has darkness.

11

Protect a molting crab that doesn't bury itself.

Step 11

Protect a molting crab that doesn't bury itself.

12

Avoid cleaning your isolation tank unless it is empty.

Step 12

Avoid cleaning your isolation tank unless it is empty.

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