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    What kind of crab is this?

    I have been looking around, but not finding any info. The crab has bluish spotty colouring on its back, and has a very large right-hand claw in comparison to the left. From memory, i think the large claw is yellowish/white. At the LFS, they have no name for it !?! Help?

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    try a snap shot if u can, cause shatter cast 101 cant have a stab at it unless it visual! how much more of a simpleton can one get> lucky i have talents in other areas. pole dancing is one!



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    I have no camera right now! Plus, I'm not sure the LFS would be happy with me taking pictures of their stuff... the crabs are about 1-1.5 inches across...

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    just a shot in the dark a zebra hermit crab has a bigger claw. but the color ( hints zebra ) arnt the same as the one you are discribing.

    Wish we could help but without a picture we are shooting in the dark my friend..


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    It's definitely NOT a hermit crab. The general shape of an emerald crab, except for the claw, and the bluish back, light coloured claws.

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    oh ok sorry when you said crab i thought you ment your basic crab. sorry about that.


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    It's a fiddler crab. I just found out today. HUGE right claw. Just for everyone's info.

    Mike

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