What hermit crab is this?

[MistyDaze]

Can anyone ID this hermit crab for me? I took this picture in Jan 2023 at a petco. This dude was huge, maybe 2-3+ inches. I really want one for a larger tank.

 

[rogueshrimp88]

Dardanus megistos? They get to about 11 - 12 inches in size.

 

[Kasrift]

Can anyone ID this hermit crab for me? I took this picture in Jan 2023 at a petco. This dude was huge, maybe 2-3+ inches. I really want one for a larger tank.

White spotted hermit crab. It says it in your photo.

White-spotted Hermit Crab - Dardanus megistos

The White-spotted Hermit Crab (Dardanus megistos) is a large, carnivorous hermit crab. It has hairy red legs covered with white spots with black rims. This hermit will prey on smaller inverts and fish and will not control algae. They are best kept in a species-only tank or a tank with larger...

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[MistyDaze]

Dardanus megistos? They get to about 11 - 12 inches in size.

Oh wow they get massive!! This is my dream critter. He would need a giant tank then

 

[MistyDaze]

White spotted hermit crab. It says it in your photo.

White-spotted Hermit Crab - Dardanus megistos

The White-spotted Hermit Crab (Dardanus megistos) is a large, carnivorous hermit crab. It has hairy red legs covered with white spots with black rims. This hermit will prey on smaller inverts and fish and will not control algae. They are best kept in a species-only tank or a tank with larger...

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Oh wow you're totally right. I don't know how I had that picture for almost 2 years and missed it.

 

[Cichlid Dad]

They actually have a personality and will recognize you.