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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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