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	Arachno-claws
	Arachno-claws
Alternate names	Arachnoclaw, Arachno Claw
Species	Giant insect (Arachnocidis)
Length	4 to 6 feetKK05
Place(s) of emergence	Skull Island
Allies	Each other, Carnictis,; Weta-rex, Deplector
Enemies	Humans
First appearance	King Kong (2005)

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Article

Gallery

Arachno-claws are arthropod creatures who appear in the 2005 film King Kong.

Design

Arachno-claws resemble a mixture of a crayfish and a spider. They have six legs and a pair of pincers. They have two antennae on their heads and dark brown glassy eyes. Their whole body is covered with a crab-like armor.

Ecology

Arachno-claws laid their microscopic eggs in carrion of the chasm floor, but most were either eaten by carrion eaters, or drowned in the slime that coated the pit's bottom. They were then ingested by Carnictis, in the guts of which they hatched and lived as stomach parasites until they pupated and emerged from the rectum as miniature adults, already capable of scavenging for food.

History

King Kong (2005)

Arachno-claws were present along with several Carnictises and Weta-rexes in the chasm into which several Venture crew members were sent plummeting by King Kong. One Arachno-claw grabbed a Venture crew member, then the other two tore him apart.

Abilities

Pincers

Arachno-claws have a pair of strong pincers.

Books

Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World (2005)
King Kong (2005)

Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World

While hiding under tree roots in a jungle clearing, Ann Darrow was set upon by an Arachno-claw before running away and being rescued by Kong.

King Kong (2005)

When the Carnictis crawled out of the earth to attack the crew of the Venture, the Arachno-claws came out of the darkness to seize the opportunity. After Jack Driscoll stabbed a Carnictis to death, two Arachno-claws approached from behind as several others devoured Lumpy and Choy. Filled with rage and despair, Carl Denham began to smash the attacking crab-spiders apart with a club. The survivors tried to stave the creatures off, but were quickly surrounded with Arachno-claws and other creatures emerging from their burrows. However, gunfire from above saved them as other humans began blasting the bugs apart with bullets, forcing them to retreat.

Comics

King Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World (2006)

King Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World

When the crew of the Venture was pushed by Kong into the Skull Island chasm, the Carnictises and Weta-rexes came to prey on them. As the lesser predators were scared off by gunfire, the Arachno-claws moved in, but when one attacked Jack Driscoll, it was shot to death by the rescue party.

Gallery

Main article: Arachno-claw/Gallery.

Trivia

Max's English audio description for Godzilla vs. Kong identified that movie's Rockclaws as Arachno-claws.^[1]^[2]

References

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↑ Sudomerski, Joshua (12 April 2021). "@KingRexy328 @AstoundingBB Sadly, you can't see it since there aren't any subs for the audio descriptions... but you can listen to it! (Timestamp 1:01:58)". Twitter.
↑ @omegafreelancer (12 April 2021). "@KingRexy328 @AstoundingBB". Twitter.

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[1] Sudomerski, Joshua (12 April 2021). "@KingRexy328 @AstoundingBB Sadly, you can't see it since there aren't any subs for the audio descriptions... but you can listen to it! (Timestamp 1:01:58)". Twitter.

[2] @omegafreelancer (12 April 2021). "@KingRexy328 @AstoundingBB". Twitter.

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-'''Arachno-claw''' is the name shared by two different species of arthropod creatures who appear in the [[2005]] [[:Category:Films|film]] ''[[King Kong (2005 film)|King Kong]]'' and the [[2021]] [[MonsterVerse]] film ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''.
+'''Arachno-claws''' are arthropod creatures who appear in the [[2005]] [[:Category:Films|film]] ''[[King Kong (2005 film)|King Kong]]''.
 {{TOC}}
-==Name==
-According to artist Ken Barthelmey, the Arachno-claws had no name during the production of ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''.{{R|Ken}} Their identity was only revealed in the film's English audio description.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/nifanatic/status/1381775049682739206|title=@KingRexy328 @AstoundingBB Sadly, you can't see it since there aren't any subs for the audio descriptions... but you can listen to it! (Timestamp 1:01:58)|author=Sudomerski, Joshua|date=12 April 2021|work=Twitter}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/omegafreelancer/status/1381631904584175618?s=20|title=@KingRexy328 @AstoundingBB|author=@omegafreelancer|date=12 April 2021|work=Twitter}}</ref> They have been given various other nicknames by different sources: '''Rock Critters''' by Barthelmey,{{R|Ken}} the [[Godzilla vs. Kong: One Will Fall - The Art of the Ultimate Battle Royale|film's art book]], and a display at [[Godzilla Interception Operation Awaji]];{{R|Critter}} '''Rock Creature''' {{Nihongo|ロッククリーチャー|Rokku Kurīchā}} by the film's Japanese [[theater program]]; '''Lava Crabs''' by VFX supervisor John DesJardin;{{R|VFX}} '''lava creature''' by artist Xander Smith;{{R|Instagram}} '''Rock Crabs''' in ''[[PUBG Mobile]]'';{{R|YouTube}} and '''crab-creatures''' in the [[Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization|film's novelization]].
 ==Design==
-In ''[[King Kong (2005 film)|King Kong]]'', Arachno-claws resemble a mixture of a crayfish and a spider. They have six legs and a pair of pincers. They have two antennae on their heads and dark brown glassy eyes. Their whole body is covered with a crab-like armor.
+Arachno-claws resemble a mixture of a crayfish and a spider. They have six legs and a pair of pincers. They have two antennae on their heads and dark brown glassy eyes. Their whole body is covered with a crab-like armor.
-In ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'', Arachno-claws are more crab-like, with carapaces that resemble boulders when half-submerged in the ground.
-==Personality==
-The Arachno-claws from ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' are classified by [[Monarch]] as "destroyers," alongside the likes of [[King Ghidorah/Legendary|King Ghidorah]], the [[Warbat]]s, and more.{{R|Program}}
 ==Ecology==
-In the universe of the [[King Kong (2005 film)|2005 ''King Kong'' remake]], Arachno-claws laid their microscopic eggs in carrion of the chasm floor, but most were either eaten by carrion eaters, or drowned in the slime that coated the pit's bottom. They were then ingested by [[Carnictis]], in the guts of which they hatched and lived as stomach parasites until they pupated and emerged from the rectum as miniature adults, already capable of scavenging for food.
+Arachno-claws laid their microscopic eggs in carrion of the chasm floor, but most were either eaten by carrion eaters, or drowned in the slime that coated the pit's bottom. They were then ingested by ''[[Carnictis]]'', in the guts of which they hatched and lived as stomach parasites until they pupated and emerged from the rectum as miniature adults, already capable of scavenging for food.
-Upon the examination of the stomach contents of Hollow Earth Arachno-claw specimens, traces of several minerals including granite, peridotite, magnesium and iron were discovered.{{R|Program}}
 ==History==
 ===[[King Kong (2005 film)|''King Kong'' (2005)]]===
-Arachno-claws were present along with several [[Carnictis|Carnictises]] and [[Weta-rex]]es in the chasm into which several ''[[Venture]]'' crew members were sent plummeting by [[King Kong]]. One Arachno-claw grabbed a ''Venture'' crew member, then the other two tore him apart.
+Arachno-claws were present along with several ''[[Carnictis]]''es and [[Weta-rex]]es in the chasm into which several ''[[Venture]]'' crew members were sent plummeting by [[King Kong]]. One Arachno-claw grabbed a ''Venture'' crew member, then the other two tore him apart.
-===[[MonsterVerse]]===
-====''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''====
-As [[King Kong/Legendary|Kong]] dashed through the [[Hollow Earth]], his footfalls awakened dozens of Arachno-claws half-submerged in the earth. One was swiftly snatched up by a [[Foetodon]].
 ==Abilities==
-===Movement===
+===Pincers===
-In ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'', Arachno-claws average a top land speed of 52 miles per hour, or roughly 84 kilometers per hour.{{R|Program}}
+Arachno-claws have a pair of strong pincers.
-====Burrowing====
-The Hollow Earth Arachno-claws can also burrow beneath the ground at average speeds of 36 miles per hour, or roughly 58 kilometers per hour. As a result of this burrowing, the creatures can generate magnitude 2.4 earthquakes.{{R|Program}}
-===Physical abilities===
-====Pincers====
-Arachno-claws have a pair of strong pincers. In ''Godzilla vs. Kong'', these pincers have a clamping force of 5,400 pounds per square inch, or roughly 37,200 kilopascals.{{R|Program}}
-====Camouflage====
-In ''Godzilla vs. Kong'', Arachno-claws use their boulder-like carapaces to blend in with the ground of the [[Hollow Earth]] to hide from predators.
-===Miscellaneous===
-According to the ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' [[theater program]], the Hollow Earth Arachno-claws are capable of three unspecified maneuvers: '''Pincer Bomb''' {{Nihongo|ピンサー爆弾}}, '''Scatter Cutter''' {{Nihongo|スキャッターカッター}}, and '''Boulder Dash''' {{Nihongo|ボールダーダッシュ}}.{{R|Program}}
-==Video games==
-*''[[PUBG Mobile]]'' (2021) - Android and iOS
 ==Books==
 *''[[Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World (Meredith Books)|Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World]]'' (2005)
 *''[[King Kong (2005 novelization)|King Kong]]'' (2005)
-*''[[Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization]]'' (2021)
 ===[[Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World (Meredith Books)|''Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World'']]===
 While hiding under tree roots in a jungle clearing, [[Ann Darrow]] was set upon by an Arachno-claw before running away and being rescued by Kong.
 ===[[King Kong (2005 novelization)|''King Kong'' (2005)]]===
-When the [[Carnictis]] crawled out of the earth to attack the crew of the ''[[Venture]]'', the Arachno-claws came out of the darkness to seize the opportunity. After [[Jack Driscoll]] stabbed a Carnictis to death, two Arachno-claws approached from behind as several others devoured [[Lumpy]] and [[Choy]]. Filled with rage and despair, [[Carl Denham]] began to smash the attacking crab-spiders apart with a club. The survivors tried to stave the creatures off, but were quickly surrounded with Arachno-claws and other creatures emerging from their burrows. However, gunfire from above saved them as other humans began blasting the bugs apart with bullets, forcing them to retreat.
+When the ''[[Carnictis]]'' crawled out of the earth to attack the crew of the ''[[Venture]]'', the Arachno-claws came out of the darkness to seize the opportunity. After [[Jack Driscoll]] stabbed a ''Carnictis'' to death, two Arachno-claws approached from behind as several others devoured [[Lumpy]] and [[Choy]]. Filled with rage and despair, [[Carl Denham]] began to smash the attacking crab-spiders apart with a club. The survivors tried to stave the creatures off, but were quickly surrounded with Arachno-claws and other creatures emerging from their burrows. However, gunfire from above saved them as other humans began blasting the bugs apart with bullets, forcing them to retreat.
-===''[[Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization]]''===
-The Arachno-claws act the same as they do in the film, although they are attacked by several [[Foetodon]]s instead of just one.
 ==Comics==
 *''[[King Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World]]'' (2006)
 ===''[[King Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World]]''===
-When the crew of the ''[[Venture]]'' was pushed by [[King Kong|Kong]] into the Skull Island chasm, the Carnictis and [[Weta-rex]] came to prey on them. As the lesser predators were scared off by gunfire, the Arachno-claws moved in, but when one attacked [[Jack Driscoll]], it was shot to death by the rescue party.
+When the crew of the ''[[Venture]]'' was pushed by [[King Kong|Kong]] into the Skull Island chasm, the ''[[Carnictis]]''es and [[Weta-rex]]es came to prey on them. As the lesser predators were scared off by gunfire, the Arachno-claws moved in, but when one attacked [[Jack Driscoll]], it was shot to death by the rescue party.
+==Gallery==
+{{Main|Arachno-claw/Gallery}}
+==Trivia==
+*[[Max]]'s English audio description for ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' identified that movie's [[Rockclaw]]s as Arachno-claws.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/nifanatic/status/1381775049682739206|title=@KingRexy328 @AstoundingBB Sadly, you can't see it since there aren't any subs for the audio descriptions... but you can listen to it! (Timestamp 1:01:58)|author=Sudomerski, Joshua|date=12 April 2021|work=Twitter}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/omegafreelancer/status/1381631904584175618?s=20|title=@KingRexy328 @AstoundingBB|author=@omegafreelancer|date=12 April 2021|work=Twitter}}</ref>
+==See also==
+*[[Rockclaw]]
 ==References==
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Arachno-claw: Difference between revisions

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Design

Ecology

History

King Kong (2005)

Abilities

Pincers

Books

Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World

King Kong (2005)

Comics

King Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World

Gallery

Trivia

See also

References

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