And for something slightly brutal, they are great bait for fishing. They're easy to collect and with a fishing hook right through the thickest part of the body...

Never heard of those before. Very intruiging!

Wow, these crabs are interesting, it's cool to watch crabs not walk sideways. I like their cute shape, it's kind of like an egg with crab appendages :D

Hi DMS! Wow little guy really packs a punch! Can't imagine all these fellas coming at you on the beach. Looks like a science fiction movie from 1950's! Thanks for sharing this story.. about a tiny solider ❤

They immediately burrow when disturbed is true. I've observed these crabs on North Queensland beaches. We'd jump up and down on the sand and they'd burrow en masse. I like this animal. I have it tattooed on my body.

@crinoidthyroid

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You have a tattoo of this crab! that's awesome!

@lucpraslan

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@@crinoidthyroid Right leg, on the front of the shin, a third of the way up from the ankle 👍🏻

Good video for the day after Memorial Day in the USA

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Are there any other soldier crab species? Prehaps a larger one?