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How long does it take for a crayfish to regenerate a claw, and is there any variables such as diet that could be changed to make this process faster?

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Crayfish will have fully regrown their claws after a few molts. Molting time varies depending on temps, diet, and age are factors. The younger, warmer, or more they have to eat will cause them to molt more often.

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