
How long do vampire crabs stay in the water after a molt?
I noticed my vampire crab hanging out in the water constantly for some reason, I didn’t think much of it, but I am a first time owner. After about three days of hanging out in the water, I looked in the water and saw what I thought was my crab, but dead.
Only to watch as he ran PAST himself!? I got so confused and then realized OHHHH he molted! It’s my first time having a crab molt and he’s the youngest out of my three. It’s been about three or four days now since he molted but he’s still in the water scurrying around.
How long until he leaves the water? Online it says he should’ve left long ago to find somewhere on land to harden his exoskeleton.
Is he capable of hardening while submerged?
Any advice and or experience would be greatly appreciated!