Strange hermit behavior??

[jwtrojan44]

In one of my tanks, I have a large (golf ball size) hermit crab. He has always been quite active. Yesterday afternoon, I watched him go to a corner of the tank and actually dig himself into the sand. His shell is almost completely covered. He is very much alive as I can see his eyes and "feelers" moving, but I've never witnessed this before, and wondered if anyone might have some insight. I was tempted to pick him up and move him but I'm sure he's up to something natural. thanks for any input. JWT

[srgtkoons]

He might be molting, and he is diggin in the sand to protect himself, Id make sure there are some larger shells for him to change into.

[jwtrojan44]

Thanks. I though he might be molting but wasn't sure. I've never seen one bury themself before. now I have some other shells in the tank that he has checked out from time to time but he has never moved into one of them. Should I put some different ones in that might be more to his liking, or will he take over one the the existing shells? JWT

[organicreefer]

you can never have too many extra shells,if hes looking ,he probly needs a new home.i would add some more.hth