
Kermie Re-Grew Big Pincher
Kermie Re-Grew Big Pincher
Not too long ago, Kermie lost his big pincher and one of his legs in a fight. He went down to molt a month ago and came up tonight with a brand new pincher - but no new leg. The pincher looks good, it’s just not as sharp as it could be. He also came up completely brown....is that a concern for a PP?


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Re: Kermie Re-Grew Big Pincher
Just give him a few more molts and all his limbs will be back to normal. 
The coloring is normal, if you are concerned about it you could look into feeding foods rich in beta carotene and asthaxathin.
From the nutrition guide:

The coloring is normal, if you are concerned about it you could look into feeding foods rich in beta carotene and asthaxathin.
From the nutrition guide:
Sent from my SM-J327V using TapatalkAstaxanthin
Definition - a strong pigment molecule that is usually found in rich red foods.
Function - enhances color in land hermit crab's exoskeleton and aids in keeping organ systems and bodily functions healthy.
Foods - krill, plankton, red seaweeds, shrimp
Beta Carotene
Definition - an orange and red pigment molecule that is found in brightly-colored foods.
Function - enhances red and orange color in hermit crab's exoskeleton and is processed into Vitamin A in a hermit crab's body
Foods - apricots, bell pepper (red, orange, and yellow), blueberry, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrot, chard, cilantro (raw), collard greens, dandelion greens (raw), lettuce (dark), mango, microalgaes, papaya, parsley (raw), passionfruit, peaches, peas, persimmon, pineapple, pumpkin, snap beans (raw), spinach, spirulina, squash, seaweeds, sweet potato
4 PPs + 1 E = Dusty, Momo, Seasalt, & Elvis
Captive Bred PP = Randy
75 Gallon Crabitat | Crabbing Since 8.11.2015
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Captive Bred PP = Randy
75 Gallon Crabitat | Crabbing Since 8.11.2015
https://www.instagram.com/pinchersandshells/
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Re: Kermie Re-Grew Big Pincher
He looks to me like he is missing two legs.
Sometimes their color will darken a few weeks after they come up
Congrats on the big pincher growing back little Kermie!
Sometimes their color will darken a few weeks after they come up

Congrats on the big pincher growing back little Kermie!

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Re: Kermie Re-Grew Big Pincher
GotButterflies wrote:He looks to me like he is missing two legs.
Sometimes their color will darken a few weeks after they come up
Congrats on the big pincher growing back little Kermie!
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Re: Kermie Re-Grew Big Pincher
His coloring is normal, it actually looks quite nice.
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Goodbye my little E. See you soon.
Bye Fred. You lasted almost 4 years with me. Hope you're with my E now! See you soon Reeba as well. I can't believe I lost you only after a month.
Crabbing for 4 years!