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aquasteph
06-17-2009, 12:12 AM
so yesterday was my birthday and my mom bought me two fiddler crabs :)

They both are different sizes but both have the big claw. I was reading on a previous thread that the females have small claws. One is about the size of a quarter with a VERY large claw, and the other is about the size of my thumb with a big claw (for it's size).

My question is kind of confusing to word so read carefully

Are females just smaller but still have a large claw for their size, or do they just have two little same size pinchers? I know it isn't likely for them to mate in captivity anyways, but I'd like to know anyways..

They are living with my two red claw crabs and I am kind of worried. I'm definitely keeping my eye on them so they don't kill each other.

Northernguy
06-17-2009, 12:16 AM
The males have the bigger claw.He uses it to fight and to woo the females!
You may want to bring one back if possible and get a female!
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Gayle
06-17-2009, 12:16 AM
The females have two small claws.

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aquasteph
06-17-2009, 08:48 PM
thanks both of you
yeah i think i will probably exchange one for a female