Tiger Pistol ShrimpHow to Care for Tiger Pistol Shrimp written by Dave Burr The Tiger Pistol Shrimp has a specialized claw that creates a loud snapping noise when it is open or closed. You can hear this noise from outside the aquarium if you listen closely. Tiger Pistol Shrimp, also known as snapping shrimp, use this large claw to ward off predators and knock over potential prey. Symbiotic Relationship: Pistol Shrimp will often share a burrow with Shrimp Gobies from the