and the worst part is that it is chipping off and i find it stuck to his body all the time and he is eating it! i really need help because he is also getting a little sick. please help.HERMIT CRAB WITH PAINTED SHELL!!!
HERMIT CRAB WITH PAINTED SHELL!!!
someone gave me their hc that they did not want anymore and he has a painted shell! and the worst part is that it is chipping off and i find it stuck to his body all the time and he is eating it! i really need help because he is also getting a little sick. please help.
and the worst part is that it is chipping off and i find it stuck to his body all the time and he is eating it! i really need help because he is also getting a little sick. please help.
Re: HERMIT CRAB WITH PAINTED SHELL!!!
The best thing is to offer lots and lots of shells around his size and hope for the best. Once he's changed shells, you'll need to remove the painted one so he doesn't change back to it.... He has to change himself. If you try to do it for him, it can injure/kill him...
Here's the shell guide: http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/ph ... hp?t=92552
Edit: here's the emergency template: http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/ph ... hp?t=46102
I suggest filling this out so we can look at your tank specs and make proper suggestions.... Welcome to HCA!
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Here's the shell guide: http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/ph ... hp?t=92552
Edit: here's the emergency template: http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/ph ... hp?t=46102
I suggest filling this out so we can look at your tank specs and make proper suggestions.... Welcome to HCA!
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35 Crabbies - 28 PP's, 2 E's, 2 Straw's, 1 Viola, & 2 Indo's
35 Crabbies - 28 PP's, 2 E's, 2 Straw's, 1 Viola, & 2 Indo's