Grandma got Cam and I some Magic Mega Grow Crabs. The packaging said that it would grow 600% which would be 2'-4.2" wide and 1'-8.4" long.
The picture below was taken at one week.
It was interesting to see that one was smaller than the other. The widest point grew to 255% of the original width and the longest point grew to 317% of its original length. What I learned was not to believe the packaging.
The directions said to leave it in the water for at least three days; it would still grow for a week.
Monday we started by measuring all different parts of the crab. We measured the claws and legs and the widest and longest parts.
| Monday | Thursday | Monday | ||
| | 11/15/2010 | 11/18/2010 | 11/22/2010 | |
| Widest point | 4.7" | 9.2" | 12" | 10.9" |
| Longest point | 3.4" | 7.3" | 10.8" | 9.5" |
| Claw | 1.7" x 0.6" | 3.1" x 1.2" | 4.4" x 1.7" | 3.7" x 1.7" |
| Body | 1.6" x 2" | 2.7" x 3.1" | 3.9" x 4.9" | 3.6" x 4.4" |
| Right-botom pincher | 1.8" | 3.4" | 4.8" | 4.3" |
| Elbow to body | 1.5" | 3.1" | 4.4" | 3.6" |
| Left leg, 2nd | 1.5" | 3.6" | 4.7" | 4.3" |
It was interesting to see that one was smaller than the other. The widest point grew to 255% of the original width and the longest point grew to 317% of its original length. What I learned was not to believe the packaging.
