I think those are actually mole crabs. Sand fleas are usually about 1/3" long everywhere I've been.
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Ah, thanks!
holy wow, I remember visiting my aunt and uncle down in Maryland when I was a kid and being fascinated by these lil creatures! Thanks for helping me take that jog down memory lane, I hope the kiddos were as excited as I was
And happy cake day!
Thanks!