Is this spot a concern?

[Sdwpei]

I noticed on one of my little guys a dark spot on his claw, oddly heart shaped. I'm new to hermit crabs and have had Houdini for almost 3 months now. He did bury for his first 6 weeks pretty much constant but I'm not sure if he noted or was de-stressing. He has been "up" for about 3 weeks and last night I noticed this spot. Also any idea what type of Hermit Crab he would be? My other two are definitely PPs but he is quite lighter other than the spot. Is he pre-molt or sick?

I'm new to this forum so I hope the link works, not the best quality.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/vauh8yzXGo8meNza9

[Alaina]

Do you mean the purple on the claw? If so my one has a big purple claw. I can't see his eyes so I'm guess he is also a pp and he's growing into his claw lol. I can't say for sure because I can't see his eyes.

[Sdwpei]

Thank you! I'll enjoy the cute little heart now

He's incredibly active and very hard to get a picture of, I think this one might be the closest I have where you can somewhat see his eyes. Normally he's climbing or hanging off of something lol

https://photos.app.goo.gl/TmmAE6Qk6HmBwhnV6

[CrabbyLover77]

Looks like a PP to me too. They come in lots of different colors. I have a female crab that is a pretty lilac purple. I also have a another female crab that was missing one pincher on her big claw. She just came up from a molt and grew the pincher back. It's bright red, and completely different from the rest of her body color.
Your little hermie is very cute!!

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[crabbycasey]

Awww, I love his coloring…especially his pretty purple heart claw!


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[JoeHermits]

That’s normal. Your PP will likely darken as it ages, as well.


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