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LHCOS is pleased to announce that Jessica Valderama has accepted the volunteer role of Approved Seller Program Coordinator and Heather Baumer has accepted the role of helper. We are excited to see what these ladies will bring to the program!Read More →

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news release

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 →