The coconut crab, Birgus latro, is the largest land-living arthropod in the world, and is probably at the upper limit of how big terrestrial animals with exoskeletons can become in today's atmosphere.[2] The species inhabits the coastal forest regions of many Indo-Pacific islands, although localized extinction has occurred where the crab is sympatric with man.
This hermit crab, with its intimidating size and strength, has a special position in the culture of many human societies which share its range. The coconut crab is admired for its strength, and it is said that villagers use this animal to guard their coconut plantations. The coconut crab, especially if it is not yet fully grown, is also sold as a pet, for example, in Tokyo.[35] The cage must be strong enough that the animal cannot use its powerful claws to escape. Should a coconut crab pinch a person, it will not only cause pain, but is unlikely to release its grip. Thomas Hale Streets reports the following trick, used by Micronesians of the Line Islands, to get a coconut crab to loosen its grip:
It may be interesting to know that in such a dilemma a gentle titillation of the under soft parts of the body with any light material will cause the crab to lose its hold.
That thing is creepy, but still, that's the first time I've seen it and it amazes me that such a thing exists. Although I'd run the fuck away if I saw one in person, not gonna lie lol.
I used to have a pet Fiddler Crab, I missez him. Lolz.
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I got this one from wikpedia:
If I ever see one of these, I am going to very casually turn around and run the other way.
if it can break a coconut with those claws, I wouldnt fuck with that thing.
This hermit crab, with its intimidating size and strength, has a special position in the culture of many human societies which share its range. The coconut crab is admired for its strength, and it is said that villagers use this animal to guard their coconut plantations. The coconut crab, especially if it is not yet fully grown, is also sold as a pet, for example, in Tokyo.[35] The cage must be strong enough that the animal cannot use its powerful claws to escape. Should a coconut crab pinch a person, it will not only cause pain, but is unlikely to release its grip. Thomas Hale Streets reports the following trick, used by Micronesians of the Line Islands, to get a coconut crab to loosen its grip:
I'm pretty sure u cant really train a crab.
poke it in the eye?
... tickle it pretty much
Jesus Christ.
Nature is amazing man. Lol.
That thing is creepy, but still, that's the first time I've seen it and it amazes me that such a thing exists. Although I'd run the fuck away if I saw one in person, not gonna lie lol.
I used to have a pet Fiddler Crab, I missez him.