molting hermits

untilthen · 06-04-2008, 02:25 AM

hermits molt because? they are getting bigger?

goldenmean · 06-04-2008, 08:58 AM

exactly.
their skeleton (exoskeleton) is on the outside so as they grow they molt.
Shrimp do it too.

BigAl07 · 06-04-2008, 09:10 AM

And WHEN they molt it looks like an "Expired" critter. Many of us (Me included) have thought we had a dead and gone shrimp/crab only to find out that it simply molted. Depending on the age and health of the animal they can molt anywhere from every couple weeks to once every 6+ months.

lcstorc · 06-04-2008, 10:04 AM

Tricked me as well.

Gumby · 06-04-2008, 05:49 PM

For a long time i thought some unknown was eating my zebra crabs, but after a while i realized they were getting bigger and the population wasnt changing

vdituri · 06-05-2008, 01:05 AM

They also molt to help rid themselves of excess iodine.
I only mention this incase you are dosing iodine and not testing for it.

Happy crabs molt too.

06-04-2008, 02:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
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06-05-2008, 01:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: molting hermits They also molt to help rid themselves of excess iodine. I only mention this incase you are dosing iodine and not testing for it. Happy crabs molt too. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

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