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🌌🚀 Attention Ahsoka Fans: Protect the Galaxy and Hermit Crabs! 🦀🐚

2023-10-27
By: lhcos
On: October 27, 2023
In: Society

Are you as thrilled as we are about the new species, the Noti (hermit crab people), joining the Star Wars universe? As fans of Ahsoka, we understand the excitement of discovering new creatures, but there’s an important message we want to share with you: Please think twice before purchasing a pet hermit crab without proper research. After you’ve thoroughly researched proper care for hermit crabs and made the decision to add a pet hermit crab to your family we strongly urge you to consider adoption first, followed by purchasing a captive-bred baby hermit crab (yes they exist but only because of the hard work ofRead More →

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