Pets - Page 22

**Mari** · 02-11-2009, 02:15 PM

Well, that's what I thought, but Lucy was so soft and proddable and very purty.

If I remember correctly she was a cornsnake or something? About 1 meter, not too big, but with wrong colouring.
I was supposed to go play with the 2 meter snakes of my former classmate, but due to sickness that didn't happen (yet).

Besides: some snakes eat bugs. They can't be that bad if they eat nasty bugs

The last sane person · 02-11-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nautipus

As many as I've kept (several species of Moray, as well as these)

THAT is teh AWESOME! Coolest looking eel evar. I only ever fed my brother's very friendly eel named Dobber. This was back in Hawaii, in a house he rented with a buddy, and one of the largest tanks I've seen outside of a proper aquarium.

It was massive, and I loved it. Anyways, Dobber was the coolest eel, and lovely. No clue what sort of eel he was, aside from being a local variety, and sorta smallish. But very friendly. My bro got him from some diver buddies of his when he was tiny and kept him in his own tank, before he moved into that house. I tell you, that eel was impressive looking, kinda like a clownfish with the coloring.

That and he was quite the escape artist and relativly good with other aquarium dwellers (if he wasn't hungry), which I don't know if is usual among eels (or any other aquarium denezin, for that matter). He never bit me or my brother, very friendly fellow.

I miss that eel, kinda was hoping to start my own modest tank now that I have a larger place...

Nautipus · 02-11-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The last sane person

THAT is teh AWESOME! Coolest looking eel evar. I only ever fed my brother's very friendly eel named Dobber. This was back in Hawaii, in a house he rented with a buddy, and one of the largest tanks I've seen outside of a proper aquarium.

It was massive, and I loved it. Anyways, Dobber was the coolest eel, and lovely. No clue what sort of eel he was, aside from being a local variety, and sorta smallish. But very friendly. My bro got him from some diver buddies of his when he was tiny and kept him in his own tank, before he moved into that house. I tell you, that eel was impressive looking, kinda like a clownfish with the coloring.

That and he was quite the escape artist and relativly good with other aquarium dwellers (if he wasn't hungry), which I don't know if is usual among eels (or any other aquarium denezin, for that matter). He never bit me or my brother, very friendly fellow.

I miss that eel, kinda was hoping to start my own modest tank now that I have a larger place...

Officialy the coolest eel name ever.

Was he a Zebra Eel?, or maybe a Dragon Moray?

The last sane person · 02-11-2009, 11:20 PM

WOW! He was a Dragon Eel! yeah, I can totally see his species being called that, man he was cool looking. Huh, so, a dragon eel... I have to google it now...

Heheh, yeah, before I came to live with my brother, he was named "eel". Me, being the nosey lil 8 year old that I was had to give him a name. So, after watching him in the tank for a bit, we (me and the eel) settled on Dobber.

Sometimes, when he was feeling frisky or trying to escape, I would call him Tenacious D.

I may be anthromorphizing him when I say this, but he liked to be pet and played with and would come up of he saw me in the room. He seemed to enjoy the company.

*dont throw science in my face, I'll just keep on thinking that he enjoyed being played with*

But what a weasel! He would get out of ANYTHING! that wasn't locked and barred down. Yeesh, I found him in the garbage by the small tank once. He ahd gotten out from a loose corner of the lid, I guess.

Cool, I can say I was buddies with a Sea Dragon now!

Nautipus · 02-11-2009, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The last sane person

WOW! He was a Dragon Eel! yeah, I can totally see his species being called that, man he was cool looking. Huh, so, a dragon eel... I have to google it now...

Heheh, yeah, before I came to live with my brother, he was named "eel". Me, being the nosey lil 8 year old that I was had to give him a name. So, after watching him in the tank for a bit, we (me and the eel) settled on Dobber.

Sometimes, when he was feeling frisky or trying to escape, I would call him Tenacious D.

I may be anthromorphizing him when I say this, but he liked to be pet and played with and would come up of he saw me in the room. He seemed to enjoy the company.

*dont throw science in my face, I'll just keep on thinking that he enjoyed being played with*

I would never.

They do like interaction, and will occasionally attach themselves to a person. Seen it.

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But what a weasel! He would get out of ANYTHING! that wasn't locked and barred down. Yeesh, I found him in the garbage by the small tank once. He ahd gotten out from a loose corner of the lid, I guess.

Yeah, all eels are notorious for that. I used to set books on top of my tank as a noobie.

Quote:

Cool, I can say I was buddies with a Sea Dragon now!

Actually, that's this.

The last sane person · 02-11-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Nautipus

I would never.

They do like interaction, and will occasionally attach themselves to a person. Seen it.

Cool! So, my childhood friendship with him is not unheard of! Man he was fun. I googled them though, and it says they are semi to very aggressive, but never bit me. Also that they are not good with reefs and will eat everything. Perhaps he was an exception? Or perhaps it was because his second home was so massive?

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Originally Posted by Nautipus

Yeah, all eels are notorious for that. I used to set books on top of my tank as a noobie.

Any interesting escape stories? And any idea why the daft things want to get out of their watery homes? Merely curious, perhaps?

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Originally Posted by Nautipus

Actually, that's this.

Er... So that's what those things are called! I've seen pictures of em, but never knew their name. Sea dragon..huh, neato!

But still, saying that I was buddies with a Dragon Eel is still pretty awesome.

Nautipus · 02-11-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The last sane person

Cool! So, my childhood friendship with him is not unheard of! Man he was fun. I googled them though, and it says they are semi to very aggressive, but never bit me. Also that they are not good with reefs and will eat everything. Perhaps he was an exception? Or perhaps it was because his second home was so massive?

Many people generalize them so that aquarists will be cautious. I kept a large eel with an octopus for years, but he never bothered with him. All animals are different.

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Any interesting escape stories? And any idea why the daft things want to get out of their watery homes? Merely curious, perhaps?

Several. All survived (miraculously, I have no idea how long that one was on the carpet.

) They want more space. Even a lrge tank is, in principle, a prison. It would be like sitting in an air bubble at 200 feet, just living to eat.

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Er... So that's what those things are called! I've seen pictures of em, but never new their name. Sea dragon..huh, neato!

But still, saying that I was buddies with a Dragon Eel is still pretty awesome.

Very much so. Those are one of the many "holy grails" among aquarists. Your brother should be very proud that he had the opportunity to keep one.

The last sane person · 02-12-2009, 12:00 AM

Really? Holy Grails? Are the super rare or something? *is a marine tardball* I know tons about lizards, birds, horses, dogs, and cats but am a complete rube in regards to anything marine or water living.*

But yeah, after he died, my brother said no more eels. We got attached to that fiesty little guy.

That and he moved into a tiny apartment and blah blah blah, so no time, space or money for aquariums.

*unless it can be caught on the end of a hook or net and be cooked. I'm good at that.

Nautipus · 02-12-2009, 12:07 AM

Oh, yeah. There are several. Alot of eels are on that list (like the dwarf golden moray with the TRUE golden color *drool*), tangs, wrasse, several others. Spend over two weeks in the hobby and you'll know a few. Those dragon moray commonly go 1200 dollars.

That sucks about him though.

It's always hard to lose a close animal, especially the unique ones. They feel more personal.

Nautipus · 02-12-2009, 12:20 AM

Anyway, It's bed-time here. Nighty-night.

The last sane person · 02-12-2009, 12:23 AM

HOLY!

1200 you say? I think my brother only paid like, 300 for him from a friend. Wow. But yeah, he was a character, and I was as attached to him as I have been to any of my other pets, be they birds, dogs or cats. My friends looked at me like I was stupid, but I did cry when he died.

Anyways, nighty night, and great talking with you! Yaaay!

BeardofPants · 02-15-2009, 06:23 PM

The brat:

The last sane person · 02-15-2009, 06:29 PM

Love the fluffy!!! I want CAT!!

question: Is he snipped?

BeardofPants · 02-15-2009, 06:51 PM

Yep, got de-sexed when he was a small bebbeh.

The last sane person · 02-15-2009, 06:59 PM

They didn't even wait for them to drop? That could prove rather bad for his overall health.

BeardofPants · 02-15-2009, 07:28 PM

Lots of breeders do it that way. It's now fairly routine. *shrug*

http://wolfweb.com.au/acd/desexpups.htm

**Nurvingiel** · 02-16-2009, 02:26 AM

Well, my cat already had a litter at less than a year of age (before we adopted her). The pound spayed her right before we adopted her.

In her case, being spayed at an early age would probably have been to her benefit, but it seems that the original owners weren't bothered to do it regardless.

She an absolutely wonderful cat though. Sometimes I wonder about her early life.

Not really related, but sometimes I also wonder if she ever thinks about her children.

***Earniel*** · 02-16-2009, 06:22 AM

Tyrfing's getting snipped next month, he should be nine months then. Hopefully he'll get along better with Chrefren then, but I'm not holding my breath.

**Mari** · 02-16-2009, 09:44 AM

Our dog really changed after he got snipped, but then, he had hormonal problems.

Cute fluffy, BoP. I wanna hug and squeeze him >_<

Miss Cassandra · 03-19-2009, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BeardofPants

The brat:

Ahh!

Hes all grown up now. Hes still a cutie pie...

Thanks for posting, the pic made me smile because I remember him as a baby kitten when you first got him

02-11-2009, 02:15 PM	#421
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Well, that's what I thought, but Lucy was so soft and proddable and very purty. If I remember correctly she was a cornsnake or something? About 1 meter, not too big, but with wrong colouring. I was supposed to go play with the 2 meter snakes of my former classmate, but due to sickness that didn't happen (yet). Besides: some snakes eat bugs. They can't be that bad if they eat nasty bugs __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

02-11-2009, 11:20 PM	#424
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	WOW! He was a Dragon Eel! yeah, I can totally see his species being called that, man he was cool looking. Huh, so, a dragon eel... I have to google it now... Heheh, yeah, before I came to live with my brother, he was named "eel". Me, being the nosey lil 8 year old that I was had to give him a name. So, after watching him in the tank for a bit, we (me and the eel) settled on Dobber. Sometimes, when he was feeling frisky or trying to escape, I would call him Tenacious D. I may be anthromorphizing him when I say this, but he liked to be pet and played with and would come up of he saw me in the room. He seemed to enjoy the company. dont throw science in my face, I'll just keep on thinking that he enjoyed being played with But what a weasel! He would get out of ANYTHING! that wasn't locked and barred down. Yeesh, I found him in the garbage by the small tank once. He ahd gotten out from a loose corner of the lid, I guess. Cool, I can say I was buddies with a Sea Dragon now! __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

02-12-2009, 12:00 AM	#428
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	Really? Holy Grails? Are the super rare or something? is a marine tardball I know tons about lizards, birds, horses, dogs, and cats but am a complete rube in regards to anything marine or water living.* But yeah, after he died, my brother said no more eels. We got attached to that fiesty little guy. That and he moved into a tiny apartment and blah blah blah, so no time, space or money for aquariums. *unless it can be caught on the end of a hook or net and be cooked. I'm good at that. __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

02-12-2009, 12:07 AM	#429
Nautipus Kraken King Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Under the sea Posts: 2,714	Oh, yeah. There are several. Alot of eels are on that list (like the dwarf golden moray with the TRUE golden color drool), tangs, wrasse, several others. Spend over two weeks in the hobby and you'll know a few. Those dragon moray commonly go 1200 dollars. That sucks about him though. It's always hard to lose a close animal, especially the unique ones. They feel more personal. __________________ Being the King of these Beings, This is my Child One of my top ten favorite movies. "You ever try to flick a fly? "No." "It's a waste of time." "Can you see it?" "No." "It's right there!" "Where? "There!" "What is it?" "A crab." "A crab? I dont see any crab." "How?! It's right there!!" "Where?" "There!!!!" "Oh." -Excerpts from A Tale of Two Morons One of the best Global Warming Messages out there

02-12-2009, 12:20 AM	#430
Nautipus Kraken King Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Under the sea Posts: 2,714	Anyway, It's bed-time here. Nighty-night. __________________ Being the King of these Beings, This is my Child One of my top ten favorite movies. "You ever try to flick a fly? "No." "It's a waste of time." "Can you see it?" "No." "It's right there!" "Where? "There!" "What is it?" "A crab." "A crab? I dont see any crab." "How?! It's right there!!" "Where?" "There!!!!" "Oh." -Excerpts from A Tale of Two Morons One of the best Global Warming Messages out there

02-12-2009, 12:23 AM	#431
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	HOLY! 1200 you say? I think my brother only paid like, 300 for him from a friend. Wow. But yeah, he was a character, and I was as attached to him as I have been to any of my other pets, be they birds, dogs or cats. My friends looked at me like I was stupid, but I did cry when he died. Anyways, nighty night, and great talking with you! Yaaay! __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

02-15-2009, 06:23 PM	#432
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	The brat: __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

02-15-2009, 06:29 PM	#433
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	Love the fluffy!!! I want CAT!! question: Is he snipped? __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

02-15-2009, 06:51 PM	#434
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Yep, got de-sexed when he was a small bebbeh. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

02-15-2009, 06:59 PM	#435
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	They didn't even wait for them to drop? That could prove rather bad for his overall health. __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

02-15-2009, 07:28 PM	#436
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Lots of breeders do it that way. It's now fairly routine. shrug http://wolfweb.com.au/acd/desexpups.htm __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

02-16-2009, 06:22 AM	#438
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	Tyrfing's getting snipped next month, he should be nine months then. Hopefully he'll get along better with Chrefren then, but I'm not holding my breath. __________________ We are not things.

02-16-2009, 09:44 AM	#439
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Our dog really changed after he got snipped, but then, he had hormonal problems. Cute fluffy, BoP. I wanna hug and squeeze him >_< __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

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