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Fiber Optic Duster -⁠ Black
£16.00
Critter To LPB Adapter
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Critter Connector
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You can purchase the required battery locally with these specifications:

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  • Lithium-ion
  • 3.6V nominal
  • Unprotected
  • Flat top
  • 18.3mm diameter × 65.0mm length

Do not purchase protected, button top, 3.2V, or 1.5V cells.

Ants on a Melon is not responsible for batteries purchased from third-party sellers. Please verify specifications and use only high-quality lithium-ion cells from reputable brands.

LIFETIME WARRANTY
Every item in your order, for life.
Our gear comes with a 2-year warranty. This upgrade extends every item in your order to lifetime.
WHAT YOU ALREADY GET
2 years on everything in your order, free. Batteries have their own 60-day warranty.
WHAT THIS ADDS
If anything in this order fails from a defect, we repair or replace it for as long as you own it.
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Email us photos or a short video. Most repairs are back out in 2 to 3 working days.
NOT COVERED
Drops, a cracked housing, loss, theft, broken fiber strands and normal battery wear.
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