Oklahoma Family's Pet Octopus Becomes TikTok Star After Unexpectedly Laying Eggs

The Clifford family's pet octopus, Terrance, gained over 400,000 followers on TikTok following the surprise hatching of her eggs.

Cal Clifford, a 9-year-old from Oklahoma, realized his dream when his parents bought him a pet octopus named Terrance.
Initially believed to be male, Terrance surprised the family by laying between 40 and 60 eggs, which later hatched.
The Clifford family has been documenting Terrance's journey on TikTok, attracting a large following and educational interest.
Despite challenges in maintaining an octopus at home, the family has managed to keep half of the baby octopuses alive.
The family is seeking to rehome the baby octopuses to aquariums and research institutions, emphasizing the importance of proper care for such species.