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Red List Status:
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Diet
It's an omnivore so can feed on both small insects and vegetation.
Fun fact
Red devil crabs keep their eggs tucked inside their bodies until they hatch giving the appearance of a live birth.
Habitat
The crabs come from the island of Java in Indonesia.
Red Devil crabs have bright-yellow eyes which contrast sharply with their orange abdomens. They live on land and as such are at threat from deforestation and habitat destruction. At only a few centimetres across, their small size helps them to squeeze in and around rock and debris. Unlike most crabs they don't need to spend much time in water. They can normally be found climbing around the forest floor looking for insects to eat.
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The Deep is open daily from 10am – 6pm Monday - Friday and 9am - 6pm weekends & school holidays (last entry 5pm)
Car parking is available at a cost of £3 for six hours. It can become full during school holidays – alternative car parks can be found here.
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SAT NAV (HU9 1TU) this will take you to Tower Street, Hull, the nearest main road to The Deep.
| Type of ticket | Online |
|---|---|
| Adult | £16.50 |
| Child (3 - 15) | £13.00 |
| Under 3s/Essential carers | FREE |
| Student*/Senior | £15.50 |
* Students must provide a valid NUS card or proof of age is required for school/sixth form students
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Public transport information
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The Deep reserves the right to carry out random bag searches at reception. To minimise delays, please avoid bringing large bags and rucksacks into the attraction.
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