Where can i buy Ruggies at?

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Where can i buy Ruggies at?

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I live in a small town in the middle of nowhere I dont know anyone else who has hermies personally. The local pet stores only have PP's which i have 4 of. I want ruggies they are so cute. But dont know where to buy them at or find them at? Any suggestions? I highly doubt anybody is adopting out hermies where I live thats like trying to find a needle in a haystack.
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ive never seen a Ruggie so i dont know but arnt they rare?
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i guess they are rare :(
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They're not as rare as straws, but you have to be in the right place at the right time to find one.
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The only place I have seen rugs at is at Petco. But haven't seen them there for awhile. Maybe with spring being ahead they will start showing up again?
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Post by xXxEmilixXx »

What's a ruggy? is it possible to send me a photo?
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Re: Where can i buy Ruggies at?

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Rugs (Coenobita rugosus) are a species of land hermit crab. They are not available in Australia. Only C. variabilis (the common brown species you see in pet stores) and C. perlatus (straws) are available in Australia.
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