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What do hermit crabs eat?

2023-03-20
By: lhcos
On: March 20, 2023
In: Blog

Learn more about how to feed your hermit crab at Crab Street Journal.Read More →

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10 Facts About Hermit Crabs

2023-03-11
By: lhcos
On: March 11, 2023
In: Blog

10 Facts about hermit crabsRead More →

LHCOS supports Illinois legislation to ban painted hermit crab shells

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2023-03-01
By: lhcos
On: March 1, 2023
In: Blog, Say NO to painted shells, Society

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FOR RELEASE AT 9:00 A.M.

MARCH 1, 2023

LHCOS supports Illinois legislation to ban painted hermit crab shells

Painted shells are inhumane, unnecessary and destroy needed natural resource

WAYNE CITY, ILL., MARCH 1, 2023 — The Land Hermit Crab Owner’s Society supports Illinois House Bill HB3257 sponsored by Illinois House of Representative Robert Rita. Painted shells for hermit crabs are inhumane, unnecessary and destroy a much-needed natural resource. This type of animal abuse should be illegal, not just in Illinois but worldwide.Read More →

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