Who can Identify this crab?

[oceankid]

My friend sent me this picture.
Is this real?

 

[btldreef]

Giant Spider Crab, probably a Giant Japanese Spider Crab (Macrocheira kaempferi), a lot of local aquariums have them, looks like that is where this pic is from.

 

[mrdc]

Yep they are real.

 

[fretfreak13]

...o.o....ew..That thing is freaky.

 

[oceankid]

So it's real, it's a bit scary...

 

[mrdc]

Why don't the all you eat buffets have crab legs that big on it? Would save me a couple of trips!!

 

[oceankid]

Oooh! I'm craving!

 

[btldreef]

There is actually a variety of these that show up on the beaches by me during the summer months, especially after a storm. Very creepy, makes yoy not want to be in the water. I've been told that ones by me aren't very tasty.

 

[mrdc]

Originally Posted by BTLDreef
http:///forum/post/3231427
I've been told that ones by me aren't very tasty.
Warm melted butter makes it all tasty!

 

[tank a holic]

well looks like dinner at red lobster tonight!!

 

[bang guy]

"We're going to need a bigger plate"

 

[soviettaco]

That looks to be a very clean sheep crab. This one is saying hey punk back off!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKhkC...eature=related

 

[oceankid]

Isn't it dangerous?
Is it really okay to it eat?