How to Catch Sand Crabs

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a beach

   If it's too cold, try to get used to it. , This is what the sand crabs need so they don't escape when you don't want them to and so they don't get too dried out. , The "V" is the set of antennae that belong to a sand crab. , You don't need a hole as deep as an abyss.
   
   You want one about half of a foot deep. , When you start digging, it's likely that a sand crab will start swimming around in the puddle. , Sand crabs like to bury themselves in the sand so try to be quick.
   
   When you hold it in your hands, don't crush the sand crab before it goes back into the water. , Let the crab crawl out of the sand while in your hands or on a flat surface. ,, Wild animals don't like to be held captive.
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   Step 2: gather your stuff and head off.

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   Step 3: Start heading towards the water.

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   Step 4: Find a place where the water goes up to you and goes back to the ocean.

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   Step 5: Look for a spot near the shore where there are small "V"s that appear as the wave rolls out.

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   Step 6: Once you've found a spot

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   Step 7: dig a hole.

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   Step 8: When the water comes

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   Step 9: start digging just a little.

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    Step 10: When you see the sand crab swim

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    Step 11: try your best to use both hands and catch it.

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    Step 12: If digging around a "V"

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    Step 13: pick up the sand around a "V".

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    Step 14: if you plan to keep the crab for a while

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    Step 15: place it in a bucket filled with moist sand.

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    Step 16: When you've held it long enough

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    Step 17: set it free.

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