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Crabs, crustaceans, and pain (www.earth.com)

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I once had to put down a pet goldfish that was dying, and I did it the wrong way, and it was extremely traumatizing. I still feel bad about it and it's been 8 years.

I could tell it was in pain. Or it certainly seemed like it was suffering. I think we just need to observe animals more.

The only thing I struggle with is how to handle bugs. Especially when they become pests or are a risk of carrying disease. I'm curious if we can figure out a way to navigate that one day.