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Will sand crabs hurt a person, or do they run away?

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They won't hurt you, but they can run pretty fast. They do try to burrow, and that can tickle or pinch a little - but nothing painful.

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Do sand crabs live in Florida, or somewhere else?

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They do live in Florida, and in many coastal, subtropical and tropical locations.

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Will the sand crabs bite me if I try to pick one up and hold it in my hand?

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They don't bite. They just tickle because they try to burrow.

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Are Ghost crabs just a different name for sand fleas?

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No, ghost crabs are larger than sand fleas. They are about 4-15 centimeters long. They also make the small burrows in the sand.

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Can I catch a sand crab and take it home as a pet?

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Yes, but you have all the necessary items to care for it.

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The "crabs" you show are actually sand fleas, aren't they? We caught ghost crabs when we went to the beach. Can you please clarify?

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Emerita is a small genus of decapod crustaceans, known as mole crabs, sand fleas, sand crabs or sea cicada. These small animals burrow in the sand in the wash zone and use their antennae for filter feeding.

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I caught a ghost crab and I kept it as a pet - what should I feed it? I have it outside in a bucket on my front porch.

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Small pieces of seaweed and raw meat or small sea creatures. Make sure it is not in direct sunlight.

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When do crabs come out at night?

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Usually around 8:00 p.m or later. They also can come out early in the morning, like 2:00-4:00 a.m.

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Are there any sand crabs in Myrtle Beach?

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Yes. They can be hard to find, but they are there.

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Are there sand crabs in California?

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Yes.

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Can I feed them to my birds?

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It depends on the type of birds. If it's a tropical bird (cockatoo, parrot, parakeet) just stick with seeds.

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Can you find sand crabs at Virginia beach?

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Yes! Virginia Beach is a great place to find them.

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Where can I release sand crabs other than a beach?

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That's really the only safe place. If you have a local aquarium, you could ask them if they would consider taking the crabs.

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Do they have them in Texas?

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Most definitely. They can be found along the entire coast; a lot of fisherman will catch them and use them as bait.

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Do hermit crabs pinch or bite?

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Yes. Hermit Crabs do pinch, but they don't bite. The only thing you have to worry about Hermit Crabs are their pinchers. You don't have to worry about the small Hermit Crabs that are the size of a tab on a soda can, as their pinches feel like a paper cut. The big Hermit Crabs the size of your full pinky finger as their pinches feel like salt water splashing on a sliced finger.

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How big do sand crabs get?

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I'm not sure about sand crabs in general, but in my experience, they can get quite large. My female is 2 ft. and my male is 3 ft.!

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What if I pet the crab?

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If you pet the crab, it might be annoyed and try to burrow in your hand, which could be itchy or tickle a little bit. It won't hurt it, but make sure to be nice and don't pet too roughly!

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Does Destin have crabs?

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Yes, there are crabs in Destin, Florida.

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What other crustaceans can be found on Florida beaches?

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Hermit crabs, horseshoe crabs, mole crabs, fiddler crabs, and even an Ocypodinae.

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What do you call a small crab, about 2 cm, that is under rocks in shallow water?

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Maybe it’s a pea crab or a hermit crab without its shell, since pea crabs are small and are afraid of predators and hermit crabs without its shell are defenceless and fragile; they would hide to protect themselves.

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What if I found a sand crab, but I don't have plankton?

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You should be able to find some at the pet store. If you can't, try looking it up online and you should find some cheap plankton.

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Are there sand crabs on Virginia Beach?

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Yes. Most sandy beaches are home to sand crabs.

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When can I find sand crab in winter?

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It will be hard to find them because they are so small and they will be hiding but in the late fall they are generally swept offshore to low-lying sandbars, where they stay until they can make their trek back to the beaches in the spring. The sand crab is one of the rare crab species that has no functional legs with which to navigate themselves along the beaches.

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Are sand crabs in British Columbia?

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It will depend on where you live, and if it is near freshwater. It is more likely you will find some near freshwater.

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Where are sand crabs found in Australia?

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Sand crabs are found in Tasmania and southern Australia.

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Are there sand crabs in New York or New Jersey?

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They are definitely found at the Jersey shore. Catching them keeps the kids busy all summer.

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Can I find sand crabs in South Carolina?

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Yes, they can be found there all the time. You can find them at any other beaches as well.

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How long do they usually live?

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Sand crabs usually live for two or three years.

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Can sand crabs be found in Kuwait?

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Yes. They can also be found in other coastal and southerly areas as well. Maybe try your local beach?

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