I fooled with a molting hermitt crab

Question

i dont no much about hermit crabs and i dunked him in water like three times and he isnt moving but still in his shell.. people told me that he was molting but i messed with him and now i think he died because i messed with him while molting. what do you think?

Answer 1

That was a big no no. You never dunk molting hermit crabs in water. If he reeks of fish, he's most likely dead. PLEASE be more careful next time. Make sure you read up more on these guys before purchasing.  

Answer 2

i think you should have done as suggested, but that is just what i think

Answer 3

there is a chance it still alive..... just leave it in the cage and if it reeks 2mar0 its dead... if it doesnt smell reekiness like then its still molting it takes 4 days or so 2 molt