I saw a bigger one out at Neah Bay several years ago, but this fellow was pretty good sized! Plus, there were about 4 others just like hime nearby. That was amazing.
I am very careful around any crab with pinchers, they're strength is quite ample to cause a considerable amount of pain. A kelp crab taught me that several years ago.
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