Michael Roth Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Here he is, all curious about the camera. I'll only have it for a few weeks, it is pretty much an adult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalgaryFan Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Sweet! You need to take some more pictures or videos so we can see this guy more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neely Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Here he is, all curious about the camera. I'll only have it for a few weeks, it is pretty much an adult. only a few weeks? like its gonna kick the bucket on you?! what the hell- why bother. Just when you get attached it kicks it.... seems odd to me. cool looking thing though- how big is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Roth Posted March 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Yeah, if it a female, she will lay eggs, then die... and if its a male it will basically go senile and die. It's just the way it goes. It's mantle length is a couple inches, and it has 8ish inch tentacles. It is hard to explain, I guess I just feel privileged to have it as a guest for its last few weeks. The thing is amazing, touches you to see what you feel like, pulls rubble in front of it's den when it doesn't want you looking at it. plays with empty snail shells, very very clever. I'll be on the lookout for a younger one next time, thats for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Yeah, if it a female, she will lay eggs, then die... and if its a male it will basically go senile and die. It's just the way it goes. It's mantle length is a couple inches, and it has 8ish inch tentacles. It is hard to explain, I guess I just feel privileged to have it as a guest for its last few weeks. The thing is amazing, touches you to see what you feel like, pulls rubble in front of it's den when it doesn't want you looking at it. plays with empty snail shells, very very clever. I'll be on the lookout for a younger one next time, thats for sure. Cool beast man. I got another coming Thursday as mine is in the process of going senile as well. I have heard if you feed them red wine they will live longer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Roth Posted March 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 I'd be afraid of 8 legs wrapped around 8 little wine glasses :> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Roth Posted March 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Here is another shot. I wish I had a better camera setup, and an assistant. Today I thought the Octopus was settled enough to try hand feeding, and what a photo op I missed. He sent out two tentacles, wrapped them around my fingers that were holding the mussel, got his beak to the mussel, wrapped the rest of his tentacles around my hand while he took the mussel, and then let go to go to the back of the tank. So cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinless Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 those gotta be the coolest pics i've seen on aa. sounds like an awesome experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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