How can you tell if a red crab is dead?

Answer 1

well it's not too hard to tell......just follow thease steps. # carfully reach in to its habitat and very,"VERY" carfully pick it up and see if it moves. if it does, then its alive.if not continue to step 2. 2. smell......if it smells like rotten meat(or fish),i'm sorry to say........its probably dead. ps. feed your crab. it will eat anything from dead fish to flaked fishfood.

Answer 2

You can tell if a red crab is dead by checking for signs such as lack of movement, stiffness in the body, and a foul odor. Another method is to gently touch the crab's eye stalks – if they don't retract, the crab may be dead.