Sadly, in my experience hermit crabs and frogs live for years. And years. And years.
"After my daughter arrived home from Town Day last year with a frog (in a plastic bag) which she had "won." I posted to the list that this was a cruel activity and most of the frogs (and gold fish) will die (confirmed by a number of local vets). Not just one but two members of the Board of Selectman told me (one on the list) that this would never happen again at Town Day.
HOWEVER, I saw a number of people with hermit crabs walking around and finally found the vendor with a town permit to sell them at Town Day. This time, at least, the vendor also sold plastic cages for them.
I would like to hear for other list members. Some of these crabs might find wonderful homes but many may not. Unlike a pet store where people go because they want a pet, pets at fairs can be bought impulsively (frequently at the demand of children) and end up being ignored, neglected, and otherwise mistreated. In addition, these vendors, unlike pet stores, are not regularly inspected by authorities to make sure the living creatures do not carry diseases and are kept in hygienic conditions. They operate under the radar of regulation.
I would support a request to the Town Day Committee not to issue permits to vendors selling living creatures in the future. "
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