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« on: August 02, 2011, 03:07:58 PM »
Dose anybody know what the clear gray jell is that comes out of the crabs? I was wondering if it was what makes baby crabs[if you know what I mean]
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« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2011, 03:11:31 PM »
i believe it's essentially blood.
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« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2011, 03:13:04 PM »
Quote from: crabtracker on August 02, 2011, 03:11:31 PM
i believe it's essentially blood.

correct!
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« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2011, 03:19:07 PM »
Buzzard,

  The only time I see that clear jelly like substance come from a crab is when it is a papershell.  I remember a trip last year where I had one in the basket the first run down the line and traps.  When I started culling I noticed the substance was everywhere.  Another crab crushed his claw and another claw went into his shell.  The crab was all but dead.  When I was able to get him out it was dropping out.  Maybe bc the muscle and fat tissue (meat) hadn't developed.  Hence, when papershells are cooked they are full of water.  I could be completely wrong here.  Just my theory.

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« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2011, 04:29:25 PM »
It is coagulated blue crab blood.....  http://www.bluecrab.info/forum/index.php/topic,44004.0.html
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« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2011, 08:49:35 PM »
you only see the blood from papershells because the hardshells dont get busted open and torn apart like the papershells...hmmmmmmm
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« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2011, 07:30:59 AM »
Isn't the clear gray gel what all the hubbub with Barry Bonds was about?
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« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2011, 02:41:31 PM »
I think it's Grecian Formula, especially designed for older male crabs that want to pick up younger female crabs.   Cool
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« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2011, 08:25:39 PM »
Quote from: CrabShack on August 03, 2011, 02:41:31 PM
I think it's Grecian Formula, especially designed for older male crabs that want to pick up younger female crabs.   Cool

how does it work for you?
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« Reply #9 on: August 04, 2011, 09:02:17 AM »
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« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2011, 10:05:27 AM »
If your paper shell stays hard for more then 3 hours seek medical attention    laugh
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« Reply #11 on: August 04, 2011, 01:50:04 PM »
Quote from: flounderpounder on August 03, 2011, 08:25:39 PM
how does it work for you?


Well, since I'm not a crab, I can't really say...
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