SCP-098 | Surgeon Crabs (SCP Library)

SCP-098 is a species of previously unknown crustacean. They resemble crabs, but rather than chelae, the front limbs terminate in knife-like structures that incorporate silica to form an extremely sharp edge.

SCP-098 demonstrates pack-hunting behavior when attacking prey. When specimens surround a prey animal, they will attempt to cut the tendons of the legs or other limbs. After making a cut, a specimen of SCP-098 will spit a viscous mucus over the wound. This substance hardens rapidly, preventing blood loss or infection. This continues until the prey animal is completely immobilized. At this point, specimens will begin to feed on the prey animal by cutting off small pieces of flesh.

SCP-098 was discovered in Brazil, after a rash of child disappearances.

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