Based on a what little I've read about crayfish, one this size is probably
about 5 years old. Older ones like this shed their "skin" only every couple
of years as opposed to two or three times a year for younger ones. He is
certainly the largest one I recall seeing in Indiana waters.
My main question is this condition typical for a crayfish getting ready to
shed? Or is it likely it is another ailment? What is typical behavior
before they shed
Food is dried dog food and frozen peas. I suspect the librarians are
overfeeding.
If he ends up dying, what are ways to preserve the specimen?
Chuck Church
Indianapolis, Indiana USA
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