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I've had some bad experiences with larger ones as in fully grown adults. Not fun when they do grab a hold of you.
 
You really shouldn't have gravel in there with it. If any is swallowed it can become compacted, leading to death.
 
I've had some bad experiences with larger ones as in fully grown adults. Not fun when they do grab a hold of you.

what are you talking about? they barley have any jaw strength and do not have a beaked jaw. they eat via suction feeding and swallowing prey whole. getting bit by one (and I have been bit multiple times by my 18" male) is like getting slapped by a wet piece of cardboard.
 
You really shouldn't have gravel in there with it. If any is swallowed it can become compacted, leading to death.
x2 I didn't notice that but these guys are prone to inhaling gravel. Sand or large river rocks work great.
 
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