Hermit crab question

[Spotted]

Do they molt? I'm not sure if I have a dead one floating around or if it molted during a shell change. Also how can one tell the difference?

 

[Spotted]

Anyone?

 

[Spotted]

If it helps, his hind parts are somewhat clear, but he still has color in his legs and the parts you would normally see.

 

[Cleggat]

I don't know much about hermits but I know other crabs do, can you take it out and check? Molts can have colour in them aswell

 

[Cleggat]

Just found out they do molt like other crabs, hope your guy is okay.

 

[Spotted]

I pulled him out yesterday, but still not sure. I hope he's ok too. Thanks a lot for the reply.

 

[Cleggat]

You're very welcome, I got this from google, it's supposed to be a hermits molt, does it look anything like this?

 

[Spotted]

Yes it does but not so large. They are little blue legs. Thanks!

 

[tumblewed]

yay i know they do if ur talkin about the ones that live in the water. lol

 

[mwilliams]

I never saw any molts from my hermits in my tank they always moved to a bigger shell. But I never seen any molts laying around. Not sure which ones I have but I am thinking it is the red ones.

 

[Ricksreef]

Yes hermits molt usually you will see the legs left for awhile.

 

[Spotted]

Another question on these darling little creatures. I was able to count them the other day and found 13 them. About 3 weeks ago I only bought 10. Is it possible to have 3 more already? Do they multiply that fast?

 

[Mrc8858]

No but they can hitch a ride on pretty much anything you buy since they are so common in SW tanks