The shocking video showing how quickly a turtle can snatch a crab is leaving internet users speechless!
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The impressive clip, published on Instagram, shows a turtle watching a crab slowly pass by. Suddenly, the turtle snaps at the crab with such lightning-fast speed that the action could go unnoticed if you blink at the wrong moment.
“Turtles are often seen as slow and deliberate creatures, but when it comes to catching and eating insects, they can demonstrate surprising speed and agility,” reads the video’s caption.
“The speed of a turtle’s bite depends on the species, but some turtles can bite very quickly. Their bite force is estimated to be around 1,000 psi, which is 100 times stronger than a human’s bite.”
Shared on January 1st, the clip has already garnered over 32 million views, more than 900,000 likes, and 11,000 comments from internet users who were completely shocked by the scene.
“Dude, I got so scared,” admitted one Instagram user. “Was that sound the crab’s soul leaving its body?” joked another. “And we call them slow,” commented a third user. “Oh great, now I’m afraid of turtles too,” lamented another.
Photo and video: Instagram @explainingeverythings. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
