43+ Hermit Crab Digging In Sand Gif. Another possibility is that the hermit crab might be getting ready to molt. Misting the tank and substrate increases the humidity instantly, while additional damp sponges help digging in the sand, especially with a dog's nose in the ground, could also cause a bit of sand swallowing.
Depending on the size of your crabs, the bedding may need to be quite deep.
How to not murder your pet hermit crab! It goes straight to the inventory when caught, and catching it is signified by the chat message: Your hermit crab will likely start to act and look a bit different just before molting. There is one universal problem with all good hermit crab substrates.
