Just found out about a new monster!

[ShadowVengance]

Japanes spider crab (Macrocheira kaempferi)


EFFING HUGE, i did a quick forum search and they didn't turn up, so i thought
it would be fun to share!!

Id love one of these, I could ride it to work!

 

[wingbak48]

there r quite a few of those guys at aquarium of the pacific...
scar lookin if u ask me

 

[thamunsta]

SWEET i should get like 5 for my 20 gal LOL jk those are off the hook

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

anybody ever actually keep these b4?

ive never even seen them for sale....

 

[benzjamin13]

I'm not sure if it's Japanese, but it was for sale at a 99 Ranch Supermarket...
And it took up the whole aquarium...must've been about 3' across

 

[Euge]

Mmm they taste goooood

 

[chillaxe]

it be cool to keeep one of those but they might be a little big

 

[Hilly]

I'm having flashbacks of watching Starship Troopers.
Awesome but frightening.

 

[Mosdefenate]

hah imagine waking up seeing one of those walking around ur room

 

[Elasmofreak]

I saw one for sale @ a store in LA once. had a hefty price! $250 it was probably close to full grown.