He looks dusty

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He looks dusty

Post by Chocobo » Thu Jul 02, 2020 12:00 am

https://ibb.co/Y02mwN3
Is it normal for him to look dusty
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Post by aussieJJDude » Thu Jul 02, 2020 1:55 am

My understanding, as they burrow and walk around, it wesrs out their exo a bit while can dull it down. Of course, if the crab goes into water it cab also wash off a dust layer (looks like a small fine one) and can get him to look a little less dull. But of course, you don't want to bathe the crab and allow it to do it themselves.

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Re: He looks dusty

Post by GotButterflies » Thu Jul 02, 2020 10:56 am

Maybe he is getting ready to molt?
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