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Atlantic Ocean Hermit Crab?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 4:45 pm
by Jackolope
Found this little guy on the beach. He is a marine crab and about the size of a dime. I honestly didn't think these guys could live off the coast of NJ. I let him go though, no need to remove him from a natural habitat.
Re: Atlantic Ocean Hermit Crab?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 5:02 pm
by wolfnipplechips
What a cutie! I love his shell. Cool find. Marine hermies live pretty much everywhere. I even found a giant one in Alaska.
Re: Atlantic Ocean Hermit Crab?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 7:04 pm
by Jackolope
wow they must live everywhere if you saw one in Alaska!
Re: Atlantic Ocean Hermit Crab?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:37 pm
by wolfnipplechips
I think I have a picture somewhere. *digs around photobucket albums*
I rescued him from dessication.
He was easily a "jumbo" size. And he's actually called an "Alaska Hermit Crab" I looked him up.
And the small ones litter the beaches in Alaska.
They only grow to about the size of a nickel.
Cute little guys.
Re: Atlantic Ocean Hermit Crab?
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:28 pm
by Mokulele_Hawai'i
Beautiful ! They could be from Pagurus genus...
Re: Atlantic Ocean Hermit Crab?
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:51 pm
by gpw9167
WOW, I couldn't imagine finding one in the wild. I live close to the coast of WA and we go there all the time, and never seen one. I will have to look much closer next time!
Re: Atlantic Ocean Hermit Crab?
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:50 pm
by ameisel
That is the prettiest shell I have ever seen! Do anyone sell those?! If so, what are they called?
Re: Atlantic Ocean Hermit Crab?
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 10:31 pm
by Jackolope
I found this one on the beach in NJ, I don't think anyone sells this particular species but marine crabs are available as aquarium pets. I don't know the specifics, I only have land herms. also i like your avatar