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 TIMnMISS


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Post Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:21 pm GMT   Reply      

My Red Tai Crab just got done molting for the second time in about 4 weeks. I was thinking they only molted once or twice a year. He is a very healthy looking and his moltings look good too. Does anyone know how often and/or what triggers molting? Mr. Crabs appreciates everyone's advice.



 angus


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Post Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:46 pm GMT   Reply      

they molt for all sorts of reasons. stress and growth mostly, inverts salt or fresh, once they reach max siz start to molt less. i have a lg salt hermit, he molts bout once ever two or three months, he grows so quick



 timnmiss


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Post Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:30 pm GMT   Reply      

ah, i see. Mr. Crabs is growing quickly as well. He is a strapping crab. Thank you



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Post Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:47 pm GMT   Reply      

The crab grew quickly


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