Hermit crab just lost claw??

Question

Alright so yesterday I picked up my little Hermit crab Manney to put him in his sleeping log. But when I picked him up I saw his claw on the sand. I have another crab called Monte thats in the the same 5.5 gallon cage as Maney. We brought him home from the pet store 2 days ago. I looked if Manney had got into a fight with Montey but Montey looked fine. Besides he had been in the same spot relaxing all day. I just got their 5.5 gallon cage 2 days ago while buying Monte. I think Manney lost his claw because he is in a bigger cage with a new frined and all this new stuff he probobly was terrified. So I think he lost his claw because of stress he was'nt walking around much the other day he lost his claw that made me suscpicous.

But I did some research and it said to keep him in a dark place that was hot and humidified for a while so he can rest. He was really not very active today is that normal the second day they loose their claw. Is there anything else I should do for him

Answer 1

This may sound odd, but my hermit crab's claw fell of and she died. I dont want to worry you, but im sure he could be fine

Answer 2

Sometimes crabs loose claws because of stress (monty) or because the temperature is to low or to high. Seperating the crabs is a good this to do. Keep manny away from monty for a little while. Also, YES the claw grows back but it takes a long time. Make sure our crabs all have water and food and everything. And I dont know if you know this but dont only feed them hermit crab food also feed them grapes, cereal, meat, and bananas.