Magma Crab

Damnit Urist! The Magma Crabs came loose and set the cave a blaze, again.The Magma Crab is a creature that has made his home in the thick layers of molten rock found deep underground. Consuming rocks for a living, the crab has the unique ability to spit hot molten rocks at any aggressor, or dwarf that thinks petting a this creature is a good idea.
== Description ==
The shell of a Magma Crab is made up of hardened rock, more specifically the type that won't melt under the extreme heat of the magma. The outer layer of the skins is also made up of a hardy rock-like substance. This makes the creature the most hardy out of all the crabs. All in all the crab is naturally heat resistant, being able to survive a temperature up to 2500 degrees Celsius. And they enjoy it too, a Magma Crab is happiest when swimming around in the scorching temperatures of magma, which can reach between 1000 and 1200 degrees Celsius.
The crab survives on a diet of molten rocks and metals. The molten rocks that a crab spits are said to be their last meal. It should be noted that these rocks are so hot that they can set alight anything flammable. Anyone wise enough should avoid the spit of these tiny little buggers. On occasion stray Magma Crabs have set the vegetation of whole cave systems on fire.
The creature itself lives in smaller tunnels filled with magma. It uses this place to rest but also to lay eggs.
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