Hermit crab molt or hitchhiker?

[ame16]

Any ideas? The red legs you see belong to a hermit crab, which is why I’m wondering if it’s molting or if this is some sort of hitchhiker.

I’ve asked a lot of dumb questions since joining this hobby, and this may prove to be the dumbest, but I’ve gotta know.

 

[Tahoe61]

You're probably going to have to wait 24 hrs to get your answer. If it's a molt the hermit crab will come out once it's exoskeleton hardens. If you find an empty shell it's probably curtains for the crab.

 

[ame16]

I’m just so curious if that’s its molt or if it’s some crazy weird slug thing engaged in an epic slug v. crab battle, haha