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The East Greenwich, NJ Crawfish

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East Greenwich CrayfishI am not sure how long these guys have been here, but one thing is for sure; They seem to be doing VERY well.

When we first moved to Mickelton, NJ (East Greenwich Twp), we soon took notice of the large lobster-like creatures swimming below the bridge. I'd have to say we were all rather amazed at their size.

From my fishing days when I was younger, I remember crayfish/crawfish being much smaller. These ones must have been feasting on the "Best in the world Jersey Tomatoes"!

Crayfish in East Greenwich, South JerseyThis isn't the first time we have seen these guys, but the pictures here are from outside the front of our house, in a development, in the street. This guy either crawled up from the sewer or he walked a really long way from the nearest water!

I'll be putting him back in a safe spot. Maybe he will return in the spring.

Mickleton, NJ Crayfish

 


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Comments(13)

Kim Boekholder Utah Real Estate/ PECO
Results Real Estate 801.580.5624 - Draper, UT
Broker Results Real Estate/Leasing Specialist PECO

My kids love catching these we call them "Crawdads"  Our favorite spot is up at Strawberry Lake and the kids tie a chick let to some string drop it in the lake and wait for them to bite.  The tricky part is having them hang on all the way to the pier where they net them and then have to pick them up and put them into the bucket.  There's always someone there who will pay the kids for their bucket of fresh crawdads.  I'll have to show them your pictures they'll love it

Nov 11, 2009 12:54 AM
Stephen Kappre
KW Hometown - Mantua, NJ
Helping You Home

Kim - share away - post the pics below :) A chicklet? As in the gum? That is funny.

Nov 11, 2009 01:06 AM
Kathleen Cooper
Kathleen Cooper, Sposato Realty Group - Worcester, MA
Sposato Realty Group - Broker Owner

Don't see those around here, but boy, I don't want to dance with one!  LOL

Sincerely,

Kathleen

Nov 11, 2009 01:48 AM
Chanda Barrick
Keller Williams Indy Metro Northeast - Indianapolis, IN
in referral

Ah, brings back memories of being a kid doesn't it...We called them crawdads here, but they didn't quite look like the one you found.  Ours were just plain old brown in color...Your little friend looks a bit scary to me...But then again I was always too scared to mess with them, all I could ever muster up enough courage to catch were the minnows!  :)

Chanda panda

Nov 11, 2009 02:34 AM
Stephen Kappre
KW Hometown - Mantua, NJ
Helping You Home

Kathleen - haha.

Chanda - Your memory is as mine was, until I met these guys.

Nov 11, 2009 02:37 AM
Christine Hooks
Pino Agency - Pennsville, NJ
Celebrating 25 Years in Real Estate!

Steve, I've lived in South Jersey my entire life, but I've never seen one of those.........creepy!

Nov 11, 2009 02:55 PM
Lisa Hill
Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Real Estate

LOL! That's funny that they just wander around and make themselves at home wherever they want.  And holy moly! That sucker is big! 

Nov 11, 2009 04:31 PM
Stephen Kappre
KW Hometown - Mantua, NJ
Helping You Home

Chris - Me too - I lived here my whole life and same. They really aren't creepy though. They are pretty cool. This one was very slow. I think due to the cold weather.

Lisa - I have to admit, I wonder how tasty they are ;)

Nov 11, 2009 10:20 PM
Matt Listro
National Credit Fixers - Matt Listro - Vernon, CT
Your Credit Repair Expert

Hi Steve: I am glad to hear you are rescuing the little guy!

:)

Nov 12, 2009 06:22 AM
John Cannata
214-728-0449 http://TexasLoanGuy.com - Frisco, TX
Texas Home Mortgage - Purchase or Refinance

Ive heard that Crawfish were really good to eat. Finally tried them for the first time about a month ago. Pretty good.

Nov 12, 2009 10:30 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

I am with Chris in the "Creepy" department yet wonder what they taste like.  I just want to see the "meat" if I am eating them!

Nov 12, 2009 11:28 PM
C. Bartch
Newark, OH

These guys are huge Steve! Very cool action shots too, looks like they were posing for you.

On another note, your photoshop graphic about featured posts on TLW's blog was pretty darn witty, loved it ;o)

Nov 13, 2009 12:38 AM
Stephen Kappre
KW Hometown - Mantua, NJ
Helping You Home

Cynthia - I had fun, thanks for noticing. :)

Nov 13, 2009 01:15 AM