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Determining whether your hermit crab is molting above ground (surface molt) or has passed away can be challenging, as both states may appear similar. During molting, hermit crabs often exhibit behaviors that might be mistaken for death. Molting Indicators: Assessing the Situation: Recommendations: In the early stages of the molt, the large cheliped (pincer) becomes somewhat paralyzed as it prepares to pull free of the old exoskeleton. The large shape of the claw must be pulled backwards through the smaller exoskeleton. The soft underlying tissue must be contracted to allow it to pass through the smaller parts of the exoskeleton. The hermit crabs’ equilibrium gland,Read More →