Ghost crabs found on Texas beaches can move up to 10 mph, hibernate for 6 weeks Tags: Ghost crab photo from National Park Service (National Park Service) While they may be hard to see, ghost crabs can be found at Padre Island National Seashore and other Texas beaches. Officials said ghost crabs, also known as sand crabs, live in burrows that can be found all over the beach. Their nature allows them to camouflage with the sand. These crabs are described to have two black eyes and six strong legs that can scutter up to 10 mph, according to the National Park Service website. This is another reason it’s hard to spot them: they can disappear out of sight quickly.