This article was co-authored by Pippa Elliott, MRCVS. Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
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Fiddler crabs are crustaceans common in sandy, marshy, and muddy places of the United States. Fiddler crabs can be colorful and the males have a large claw, which is called a carapace and can resemble a fiddle. Female fiddler crabs have smaller claws. Although fiddler crabs are integral parts of maintaining their ecosystem, they can also be kept in your home as pets. By setting up a proper habitat for your fiddler crabs, you can take care of them.