Question: what is the difference between snow crab and alaskan king crab?
Answer: Size is the most obvious difference between the two crab types, with king crabs being the larger specimen. ... King crab legs are actually shorter than the snow crab's, and are thicker with a spiky, tough-to-crack shell. Snow crabs boast extraordinarily long legs with thinner shells and reach an average of 2 to 4 pounds.