Hitchhikers - yuk

[huma2011]

We caught it with the shrimp in the tipped glass trick. Ugly thing. Thanks for all your help.

 

[aduvall]

Was it a Gorilla Crab?

 

[seecrabrun]

Was it a Gorilla Crab?

It is a xanthid crab, usually grey/green body and hairy with black claws.

 

[aduvall]

Just looked those up.... BAD NEWS!

 

[seecrabrun]

I keep one as a pet though, in a tank safe for him and when I get my refugium up he will probably go in there.
I hand feed him and he's a hoot to watch when he does brave leaving his rock.

 

[huma2011]

My best guess is that it is a gorilla crab. I do not believe it to be a xanthid crab, as it does not have black claws.