Blue Ringed Octopus - - Page 3

fd235158 · 09/24/2004, 11:11 AM

I know this thread is ancient at this point but maybe it will set a record for the longest time. I think that there are a few misconceptions about keeping venomous animals. I have absolutely no experience with keeping any octos but I have kept a wide variety of snakes (rattlesnakes, cobras, gaboon vipers, etc...) Anyone that keeps venomous animals must understand that you are housing an animal not a pet. They are NOT your friends and WILL bite, sting, etc... if givin the opportunity. They do this in defense because they are afraid of you. Believe me they would much rather use their venom for catching food. Usually the people that kept these creatures and ended up in newspapers were trying to show off, were careless, or just had no idea of the animals physical capability. Never ever put any part of your body near venomous animals (sounds stupid to even have to say this but for some reason there are people that think they are Steve Erwin and consequently get bit like him.) If you do your homework and use the right equipment (nets, locking enclosures, etc..) these animals can be very very interesting to keep. After all nature's venom warning is often bright and unique coloring. For those of you that wonder why anyone would keep these animals this one of the reasons. From the blue rings or lion fish to zooanthids these animals can be fasinating to watch.

09/24/2004, 11:11 AM	#51
fd235158 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NY Posts: 643	I know this thread is ancient at this point but maybe it will set a record for the longest time. I think that there are a few misconceptions about keeping venomous animals. I have absolutely no experience with keeping any octos but I have kept a wide variety of snakes (rattlesnakes, cobras, gaboon vipers, etc...) Anyone that keeps venomous animals must understand that you are housing an animal not a pet. They are NOT your friends and WILL bite, sting, etc... if givin the opportunity. They do this in defense because they are afraid of you. Believe me they would much rather use their venom for catching food. Usually the people that kept these creatures and ended up in newspapers were trying to show off, were careless, or just had no idea of the animals physical capability. Never ever put any part of your body near venomous animals (sounds stupid to even have to say this but for some reason there are people that think they are Steve Erwin and consequently get bit like him.) If you do your homework and use the right equipment (nets, locking enclosures, etc..) these animals can be very very interesting to keep. After all nature's venom warning is often bright and unique coloring. For those of you that wonder why anyone would keep these animals this one of the reasons. From the blue rings or lion fish to zooanthids these animals can be fasinating to watch.