Crab sizes

[tiderunner3150]

Hi again gang, I'm just full of questions today. How big do crabs get? Is there a world record crab like there are for fish? If so where was it caught? What did it measure from point to point? Personally I have only managed crabs just under 8", thats not too bad is it? I heard a guy talking about getting them up to 10", never seen one that big before. Crab tale?

I guess I got too much time on my hands today. Not to worry, I'll be crabbin Monday, early:yes:

[crabby and son]

What is the oldest a blue crab usually lives to?

ANSWER: Three years.
(SOURCE: Maryland Department of National Resources, "Blue Crab Facts")

9. What was the largest blue crab recorded from Maryland?

ANSWER: Nine inches. However, crabs measuring 10 to 11 inches have been captured in Department of Natural Resources studies.
(SOURCE: Maryland Department of National Resources, "Blue Crab Facts") .....................Gary

[tiderunner3150]

Thanks Gary, WOW, I wish I had a bushel of 10 inchers. Im guessing the males are the ones that grow to be that size.