Berried hermit crab?

[50seven]

I just saw one of my BlueLegs fall upside down onto the substrate. She (?) went to turn herself upright, and half-crawled out of the shell, like hermits are used to doing. I see she has a big blob of tiny brownish balls attached to her backside. Is she berried? Will these become food for the food chain or is there a way to try to save any of the young???

Just wondered if anyone has any experience with this before.

 

[BEASTIEPENDENT]

Hi

Yes, these are eggs which will hatch after some two or three weeks. There are several breeding reports from hobbyists and from the science for hermits on the web. But no chance without a spearate tank for the larvae and special food.

 

[50seven]

But no chance without a spearate tank for the larvae and special food.

Yeah, that's what I figured. :hmm2: Thanks.