How Long will he be underground?

[melcodena]

Hey, everyone. I'm really basically new to this whole thing. Hermie lived in a tiny little cage when he molted about a month ago. SO I read up on everything, because I had no idea what was going on. So I got a nice big tank, filled it with sand and coconut SS and I bought two new Hermies. Well, I had one die within a week, but my new little Dolittle has decided to bury himself under his coconut hut. I feel he is molting, but I don't know how long this will last. Hermie doesnt know what's going on, he just goes in there and watches him. Hermie has been extremely active since he got his new house, but Dolittle hasn't eaten or drank anything for two weeks. I picked him up this morning because I couldnt stand it and a little pincer has fallen out, but he's not dead, he's moving. How long does this usually last? When Hermie molted he was in a little cage with small rocks and didn't bury himself at all. I'm worried. Also, I find it very odd that they have decided to molt within a month or so of each other. Any suggestions would help, I just want to know how long this will take. Nervous!

[Itsy]

It usually depends on the size of the crab but it can take anywere from 2 weeks to 2months dont worry he knows what hes doing and because youve so recently gotten him he could be destressing just leave him alone dont touch him just because we dont know what to do doesnt mean the crabbie doesnt just kik back and get your pacing shoes on.

[melcodena]

thank you so much for answering my questions. I guess I'm just nervous. I will keep you posted as to what's going on. Thanks again and have a great day!

[Itsy]

Hows everything going with your crabbie? I really know how your feeling right now im going through my first molt and its so stressful expecially when they molt on the surface! I woke up this morning n i thought i had a dead crabbie but nope i had an exo sittin there. Hope all is well!