Surgical Precision

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Crabs are extremely picky eaters.

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They have huge claws to make sure they don't have to get too close to their food...

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And they eat with the care and precision of a royal food tester who knows that every mouthful might be the one full of poison.

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All of which means you shouldn't be surprised to see a crab wearing surgical gloves or carrying various articles of lab equipment around. They really are very, very picky eaters.