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missing limbs

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Question
One of my crabs is missing it's smaller claw and has a section taken out of it's leg.Will it's leg grow back?Will it have problems moving,eating,or molting?(and)Will the section in it's leg heal?

Answer
It may have problems eating but everything else should be fine.....if you are worried about the eating habits you should take a toothpick and feed it into the mouth parts with babyfood....if it tries to feed itself my grabbing onto the toothpick it should be able to eat...if not continue to feed it daily....try tropical flavors and applesauce to feed it....good luck!!!

-Katie