Don't let anyone tell yo these little guys can't pack a pinch! I had a blood blister on my finger for a week thanks to one of these little Hermit Crabs. I thought that if you picked them up from the back of their shell these nasty pincher's could not get you. Well lesson learned. After an acrobatic feat of using his legs to swing around and upside down his claw was locked down good on my finger. Good thing no one else was around because a few expletives were shouted and some jumps and shakes before this guy finally let go. After this I decided to take some photos to help remind me that Hermit crabs should just be left alone. When I first visited St. John and was hiking down some trails I discovered these guys after hearing what sounded like little rocks rolling down the side of the hills. Every so often you hear a thump thump crack crack crash. I would look up and wonder what is making this noise. Finally after some serious scanning of the hill side I saw what was rolling down the hill. The noise was coming from the shells of these hermit crabs bouncing of rocks and rolling through leaves after either an unfortunate misstep or maybe a more purposefully fast track down to a new resting spot. Either way I started seeing these guys everywhere. So If you visit St. john and hike some of these trails look and listen closely as you will see these little hermit crabs everywhere.
Also want to let you all know I along with some other folks are working on some great photographic get togethers in Austin, both happening in the middle of December. Both of these events will be great for anyone that wants to learn, share, enjoy, and just meet other people who love photography. So check back here as I announce more details and the other great photographers that will be a part of these two events.
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