Hello!
I have one of my bigger hermits getting ready to molt. The last few nights he's dug multiple holes in the substrate, I'm assuming looking for the perfect place to go under - but is on the surface in the morning. Should I leave these holes be or can I cover them back up? (I've counted multiple times, all hermies are on top and accounted for an no one is under) Thanks!
Holes in substrate
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Hermiesguardian
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Re: Holes in substrate
I would leave the holes. They'll just dig more anyway.
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Raising daughter's hermit crabs, Shelder, Paras and Derek. Added 2 more of my own (of course) Pete and Stryper. Former mommy to 2 guinea pigs and beloved cat, Nissi
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JoeHermits
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Re: Holes in substrate
Agreed. This is normal behavior. Try not to worry about it.
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Re: Holes in substrate
Thank you!!!
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curlysister
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Re: Holes in substrate
Agreed, totally normal behavior. Mine just like to dig, not necessarily when they are going to molt.
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