.: Above The Aether :.

1 | epiphenita

September 18th, 2007 at 6:28 am

wow. imagine being under the influence and stumbling upon this bad boy…one might beshit oneself. on the other hand, if you had the munchies, this would make quite a satisfying snack.

2 | jules

September 20th, 2007 at 1:21 pm

Don’t you start that flying creature thing again. Remember the flying spider scenario? Sheesh.

3 | Dave

September 20th, 2007 at 1:44 pm

That’s exactly what I thought of when I wrote this…except giant flying crabs are scarier than flying spiders by a long shot.

I wouldn’t go outdoors without a shotgun. Ever.

4 | jules

September 20th, 2007 at 3:02 pm

I wouldn’t go outdoors. Ever.

5 | Nathan

September 20th, 2007 at 7:26 pm

clearly it’s just misunderstood.
it needs hugs.
and lots of them!
awww…come here!

6 | Rhane

February 12th, 2008 at 7:48 pm

OMG! Its Beautiful! I like that crab so much. Its the best the bes the best! My friend and I debate on them all the time. :)

7 | Edd

February 20th, 2008 at 3:11 pm

Rhane man…you have issues…

8 | Rhane

February 20th, 2008 at 9:10 pm

Why do I have issues on liking an animal? At least thinking its scary influences people to hate it and also people may decrease the species so whatever.

Oh and I am a 10 year old GIRL. Not a man.

9 | Edd

February 21st, 2008 at 7:48 am

Rhane, my apologies for thinking you are a man.
But things said…that bugger is the most ugly thing I’ve ever seen…like it makes me vomit a little bit in my mouth, and the mere fact of thinking bout the flying scenario…..ughhhhh…I wouldn’t go out my house without a shotgun and a couple of my trusty frag granades. I never do anyhow.

10 | Cheet

February 22nd, 2008 at 12:35 am

The first thing I thought was that it wasn’t real. The second thing was that if it was real, where’s the butter?…

11 | Raziel

March 24th, 2008 at 5:36 pm

That must have been a long crawl for the coconut crab must have been really hungry. Wonder what the crab was going to choose in your (there) garbage:)

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13 | shannon

August 10th, 2008 at 11:30 pm

i think they r so cute there so big if they sell them at petstores i would but 1 or 2 i love all types of animals i have pet hermit crabs too

14 | crabhunter88

August 14th, 2008 at 7:56 pm

I would pineapple slap that mutha truka’s asscots!! or just blow it’s head off with my trusty 357magnum!!!!!!!

15 | Dave L

August 20th, 2008 at 12:26 am

I, for one, welcome our new crab overlords …

16 | Nelson

November 18th, 2008 at 1:17 am

WOW, 1: i wonder how delicious that crab is, soo much crab meet. and 2: OMG!!! if that thing grabs you fingers or hand, i wonder how long will it take for it to cut them off? or imagine you are swiming on those waters and that things grabs your nuts hahaha

17 | Hieronymus

November 20th, 2008 at 12:16 pm

Coconnut-fed free range giant crabs…I bet thems is good eatin’ but dangerous looking. I think you’d have to get them to lower their guard with their one and only weakness…pina coladas.

18 | Archie

January 7th, 2009 at 1:53 am

I’ve tried one of those – it’s a delicacy in the Philippines and it is INCREDIBLY good. And REALLY REALLY meaty!!! Plus, the meat has a coconut aftertaste. Enough meat in em to feed you for a week!!!

But don’t be afraid. They’re very slow moving and they’re not too aggressive on humans. In fact you can lure one with an open coconut and it will come to you. Just make sure to be clear of their claws. If they can crack a coconut open – imagine what they would do to a finger.

You guys should see it firsthand. And if you get the chance, you should try it. It CAN be a good pet and will definitely make a good meal!!! =)

LOL!

19 | bluemarlin

January 22nd, 2009 at 6:24 pm

they bloody int slow moving u try running away from that their massive they have been know to kill people when their sleeping by using a toxing in their body that temperal num ur limb ect. then they have a feast althought it would be funny as hell to keep them as a pet i’d call it sally dont know why. set him on my bloody bloke next door that shut him up theirs a nother one like it just smalll

20 | crusty

March 18th, 2009 at 2:17 pm

i’ve got bigger crabs in my undies

21 | cool cat

March 18th, 2009 at 7:51 pm

this thing is so big its amazing..
but scary..
wow..
im shocked

22 | Ninja

March 25th, 2009 at 5:23 am

Mmmm, did anyone else notice the delicious looking sesame seed bun hamburger on this things tail??

23 | Jack Frost

May 13th, 2009 at 4:38 am

Sweet JESUS!
…Get me a saddle, I’m riding that monster

24 | Beling420

May 24th, 2009 at 8:47 am

Coconut Crabs are not slow nor fast. But if one comes near you, watch out for their pinchers because they will not let go that easy. And it is extremely painful. The bigger, the stronger. But they do taste mighty good when you boil them in hot water with salt and coconut milk. And don’t worry, they are not toxic…lol like what bluemarlin said. They are more afraid of you than you being afraid of them. And crabs do not kill people, lol, not unless you are allergic to crabs..lol. The only thing dangerous on coconut crabs are their pinchers.

25 | Luna

June 2nd, 2009 at 9:05 pm

Shocked~Where the devil are these things from?Please say florida or some other eastern side of the nation and NOT the Hawian islands?

26 | Dave

June 2nd, 2009 at 9:51 pm

Luna, according to Wikipedia, “Coconut crabs live in areas from the Indian to the central Pacific Ocean.” So you are safe in Hawaii…for now. ;-)

27 | Baie

October 13th, 2009 at 5:00 am

I’ve actually had these for a meal. Yes they are extremely meaty and twice as delishes as any crab I’ve had out of the Ocean( trust me…I’m from the Marshall Islands and I’d choose this over our abundance of lobsters any day). Yes they freak my out considering they are the size of King crab…just only on land.

28 | Leanne

November 14th, 2009 at 2:05 pm

These crabs are amazing! They may taste good but their populations are decreasing, although there’s not enough data to yet say they are endangered.