Protective measures for the species include a size limit (carapace length 8.5 cm), a closed season from 1 July to 31 October, bag limits for sportsfishermen (2 specimens per day), and the prohibition of taking ovigerous females or softshelled specimens.

My headache has no connection with me going out last night.

His beard covered his face and rested upon his still more beardy bosom, but its darkness gave an excellent color to his deep-red face.

This part of the park is used entirely by the workers; everyone else will have to go to the other side.