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When I was a kid, we always found Soldier Crabs at the central coast when we were on holidays - every low tide (you know, for the few days we were there on holidays!).
I've been here 8 years and on Saturday, I saw my first lot of Soldier Crabs. It took me right back to being a kid.
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They move so quickly, and I'm such a big predator, they weren't happy to pose for photos. And getting one to stay still on my hand so I could take a shot was tricky. I have lots of photos of a bare hand!
They don't bite or nip, these guys. I remembered that from when I was a kid, but was relieved to see it was still the case!
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Here's some more information if you're intrigued:
Australian Museum info here
and some more here with cute illustrations
Here's an article about Moon Snails attacking soldier crabs, with video.
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And here's one with lots of info.
I'm hoping I get to see them again! Soon :)
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The sand after eating, and small soldier crabs emerging/hiding |
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All the white near the water are crabs |
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Scaling the log |
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A loner...lost! |
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