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ret5hd

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6. armadillos aren't anything to be afraid of...

Reply to Jacson6 (Original post)

Sat Jun 6, 2026, 10:54 PM

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except for that leprosy thing.

i have stood multiple times amidst an entire family of armadillos…including “pups”.

they would just shuffle away, rooting for bugs under the leaves the entire time. i dont think their mouth is large enough to nip your toe.

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When your dog brings back an Armadillo. [View all] Jacson6 Saturday OP

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