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Horseshoe Crabs These deadly looking crabs may look like they are on the prowl, but they are very harmless. The tail on a Horseshoe crab is not a deadly stinger like on a stingray, but it acts like a plow. The tail helps the crab plow through the sand and mud. Think of a rudder on a boat. Their central mouth is actually surrounded by their own feet! Now, pay attention, these crabs can only get more interesting. They have 2 compound eyes which allows them to see about three feet. The Horseshoe crab’s eyes are used for locating mates. THERE IS MORE! These amazing crabs can swim by using their twelve legs and a flap to propel themselves. They can also swim upside down. Food These crabs are not omnivores like most other crabs. Their diet contains worms and mollusks. Where they Live The Horseshoe crabs are most commonly found along the Atlantic coast, and the Gulf of Mexico, and they usually migrate to the Delaware bay.
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