Saru Posted March 19, 2013 #1 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Giant crabs of the Antarctic Click here to watch video - 00:39s Footage showing one of millions of huge crabs believed to be invading the Antarctic sea floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReddWolfe Posted March 19, 2013 #2 Share Posted March 19, 2013 ... that is terrifying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Waters Posted March 19, 2013 #3 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Too much like a spider for my liking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiffSplitkins Posted March 19, 2013 #4 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'd like to see it in size comparison to an average Alaskan crab. I need to know if I have a pot big enough to put them in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keel M. Posted March 19, 2013 #5 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Okay Biff... breakout the pots. I found an article which states these crabs are 1 metre in length (3.28 feet) and the largest of the Alaskan king crabs, the red king crab, is 5.9 feet. Does that help? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundew Posted March 20, 2013 #6 Share Posted March 20, 2013 There are several species of commercially harvested crab in the arctic; king, snow, golden and probably others. It's not a stretch that there would be species found in antarctic waters, I fail to see the big deal unless this is an introduced species. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllJay Posted March 20, 2013 #7 Share Posted March 20, 2013 If you think that look like a creep creature ... that is terrifying... If you thought that was a creepy creature you really should have a look at this sea-lice, the Isopod. It makes you wanna throw up and scratch yourself all over at the same time. Imagine a bunch of those crawling along in your bed when you wake up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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