9-Year-Old Adopts Octopus as Pet

A 9-year-old boy in Oklahoma adopted an octopus named Terrance as a pet, with the octopus unexpectedly laying eggs and hatching babies. The family is now caring for the baby octopuses and seeking assistance in placing them in aquariums and research facilities.

Oklahoma Family Adopts Two-Spot Octopus as Pet

An Oklahoma family brought home a two-spot octopus as a pet after their son's fascination with cephalopods. The octopus unexpectedly laid eggs, resulting in the family caring for over 20 baby octopuses. The family is now faced with the challenge of caring for the large brood.