@howiethecrab: Molt Watch update. Howie's shell has shown no additional signs of thinning. It is a concern at this point. Howie has been continuing to try to eat. She chews it, and it goes down her chin and not in her mouth. I cannot tell if she is getting any benefits from doing this. Perhaps she is getting a few calories from absorbing some of it by having it in her mouth. Her mood is spicy, and she's appears to have energy still. Howie isn't playing anymore but does not appear weak and hasn't shown any additional signs of distress other than frequently begging for food. (I always give her food) I can only assume her body is still trying to make this molt happen. She's an old lady, and this is going much much slower than I had anticipated. #howiethecrab #Update #moltwatch2024