This seemed like a good pet for Japan. It will only live a few months.
Apparently these giant scarab beetles are all the rage for kids in Japan during the summer. They are in all the pet stores, home stores, and even Toys R Us, which is where we got ours. Bear named it Bighorn. We weren't sure what it was, so we did a little research. Bighorn is a rhinoceros beetle. They are the strongest animals on the planet - able to lift 850 times their own weight.
It's not exactly cute and cuddly, but the boys like it!
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Tristan wants to come to Japan and visit you and pet your beetle.
Hey! That's a cute name for the beetle. I love his permanent teeth.
I watched a show in Japan where those beetles competed in tournament of feats of strength.
Those shows were hilarious. Also, GROSS!!! I hated how all the kids there had those! Don't let him bring it to church please. (Yes that happened.)
That's right, Samantha! I think I remember you telling me about a kid bringing his beetle to church! Don't worry - it stays home.
Christy - tell Tristan we would love to have him!
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