Savor the sweetness of large, succulent Red King Crab Legs ??: With streaks of red across their milky, white meat, Every bite of these wild-caught crabs is enhanced with freshness guaranteed. ???? Physical Attributes The name Red King Crab is more for the color of the crab once cooked rather than the color of the crab while alive. They have 5 pairs of legs and the right claw is usually larger than the left. Males grow larger than females and their sex is determined by examining their abdomens. Male red king crabs have a narrow abdominal flap whereas female red king crabs have a wide abdominal flap that covers most of the underside of the abdomen.