Giant Coconut And Alaskan King Crabs

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The coconut crab and Alaskan king crab are some of the largest crabs in the world.

The coconut crab is the world’s largest terrestial arthropod in the world and is known for its ability to crack coconuts with its pincers. They can weigh up to 4kg (Some reports claim up to 17kg) and leg span of 1m. It is eaten by the Pacific islanders and is considered a delicacy with a taste similar to lobster and crabmeat. A coconut crab will attack if it is threatened.

The Alaskan king crab are crustaceans chiefly found in cold seas. Their weight varies from 2 to 4kg (some species such as the blue king crab sometimes exceeds 8kg). Alaskan crab fishing is one of the United States’ most dangerous jobs albeit the good payout on a successful catch. Over 80% of these deaths are caused by drowning or hypothermia.

21 more pics of giant crabs after the jump.


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    18 Responses to “Giant Coconut And Alaskan King Crabs”

    1. 1
      joe Says:

      those are some HUGE and i mean HUGE crabs

    2. 2
      Marc Says:

      Holy crap!

    3. 3
      Lechonero Says:

      Holy crab!

    4. 4
      cheezehog Says:

      holy carp!

    5. 5
      jean Says:

      these aren’t crabs the’re monsters, but beautiful.

    6. 6
      ben Says:

      Sam is a card board cut-out!!!

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      alex Says:

      You’d hate to find them in your under-crackers

    8. 8
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      mikey Says:

      mmmmm they look realy realy realy tasty

    10. 10
      crab head Says:

      oh my gosh. what big crabs you have.

    11. 11
      Lou Says:

      what a load of crab

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      ryan anker Says:

      they must taste good if they go to that much trouble to get them

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      w!hisker Says:

      OMG!!Thats so scary!!!

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      Jessica Says:

      haha im doing a report on the coconut crab!!!!
      and the best part is i have a pet one too!!!!

    16. 16
      Rob Says:

      Butter anyone? Does anyone have any butter?

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      The X-Entertainment Blog! Says:

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      zanders Says:

      One pic of a King Crab hardly worth mentioning.

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