Hermit crabs are called "soldier crabs" by the locals
We found this little hermit crab on our walkway. It is known as the Caribbean hermit crab (Coenobita clypeatus) and also known locally as the soldier crab. Some call it the purple pincher because of its distinctive purple claw. Caribbean hermit crabs often wander through our property and I went looking for my most unusual photo of one.
Hermit Crab with the latest in PVC pipe homes!
I’ve never seen anything like this! He made quite an impression on us as he rattled across the concrete path with his unusual PVC pipe home. We decided to help him out and coaxed him into a more updated home.
Ah.......that feels much better!
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