Dad's accidental pet purchase sparks Octo-baby explosion
The surprise of a lifetime that cost thousands...
"That octopus better vote you father of the year," shares one TikTok user.
A dad’s octopus purchase has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. Cameron Clifford is a father who fulfilled his son's octopus dreams, but little did he know that it would result in an octopus overload.
A simple purchase of a pet octopus led to 50 babies and thousands of dollars in damages.
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This unexpected turn of events was shared across social media. Take a look at this pet octopus known as Terrance:
@doctoktopus They say, octopusi’ aint easy., but de-glamorozing the life of owning a very soecial and exotic pet, is necesssary to preparing for the journey you’ll take. #octopus #marinebiology #shrimpdaddy #saltwateraquarium #fyp #cephalopod #petoctopus #aquarium #octomom #clambake ♬ A Real Hero - Electric Youth & College
As captured in the video above, meticulous research went into creating a safe habitat for this animal.
Initially projecting expenses to range between R11,000 to R13,300 ($600 to $700), Clifford quickly found himself in hot water due to unforeseen expenditures that accompanied the sudden appearance of Terrance's 50 offspring. Clifford now allocates R5,700 ($300) weekly for the hatchlings' sustenance, while also dealing with significant water damage to his residence.
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Research facilities that the family reached out to refused to accommodate the unexpected arrivals. Clifford turned to social media for some relief.
In a statement to USA Today, Clifford expressed both the challenges and joys of his experience, remarking:
Do not get a pet octopus unless you're ready to lose sleep and your kids' college fund simultaneously.
Despite regrets over incidents such as water damage to his home, Clifford emphasised the joy it brought to his children.
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