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Jun 2023
56m 35s

James Middleton, Snakes, Spiders and the...

Bbc Radio Ulster
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<p>Entrepreneur James Middleton, Dad to 6 doggies, chats to Anne-Marie Wallace and Rob Adams about furry friends, how pets as therapy can change our mood and what should we be feeding our animals to keep them fit and healthy. Ruby from New York opens up her vivarium to show why owning spiders or snakes can be an enriching experience. Do you or your current p ... Show More
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