Blue ringed octopus

yes im sure it is a blue ring, no I don't hold it it is posieness, yes it hides a lot however, I arranged the rock work so that he is visable at all times.
 
The laws on venomus and exotic animals are state not federal. All you need in most states to buy a venomus animal is an ID stating that you are 18. I can go to a reptile show in SC and get anything from a copper head to a gabon viper. I don't have to sign any paper work, just hand them the money and it is done. Not that I agree with this. It is amazing all the idiots who have no idea what these animals could do to them. Just my .02
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15115859#post15115859 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by scottallert
i think my lfs is going to get shutdown because of a lawsuit that got for having one.
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Any links to any documentation on the case?
 
no, it just happened this week or so, i dont know if there is any final words on whats happening, the lfs deserves it anyways they are cheap liars and will lie about anything just to get you to buy something
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14813151#post14813151 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by shovel
it is leagel to own and posses them as long as thy are properly documented. if you purchase one from reputible source they are, and your info should be taken down. I learned this from my local reptile distributor and i am going by his word alone I trust his opion and what he states as law. There is no way that i am going to try to travk down the case law to prove it to much reading not worth the time. as long as everything is legit as far as importation and registaring there should be no problem Gonodactylus you reasearched it well and there should bo no issue on your animals. however if you are to sell it or trade it whatever then there is a problem, like handguns as long as they are registerd there leagel but if sold proper paper work should be filled out. Like i said before I'am takeing the words of my local reptile store I do consider his words to be true and am useing his words alone for my source. Last and most important I must see pics of those blue rings in your tank must be stunning to have such a buetiful animal!
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this varies by state. also applies to reptiles and not the marine hobby.

i know in MN, you cant keep venomous snakes. but in SC, you can buy cobras from a few stores. i know of a store that used to have a king cobra for sale. the HOT reptile show in SC has large numbers of dangerous animals for sale, and im sure you only need to be 18 or older to buy something.

some states this would be highly illegal.
 
I got one a few weeks

I got one a few weeks

I love it it's so cool. What do you guys feed yours an how? Did you ever touch it? Were you scared when you got it.
 
please don't touch/kidding

please don't touch/kidding

hi don't touch the blue ring . I was kidding with thet question. heck don't walk up to the tank unless you see it in their. That's what I do.
 
altough I was tempted to at least touch its head, logic dictatded that i did not. as for feeding I started with dead shrimp, it was not a fan \, so I gave it a live pepermint worth the 3$ every time! been trying the shrimp in a jar thing just lid on a little then every time it gets a 1/4 turn. and the way I have his tank setup I can see himm at all times.
 
cool

cool

I grew up in Rochester, moved up here to get away from the traffic. anyway mine is eating mysis shrimp grabs it as it swirls . I have been putting snails into his tank lately. Shrimp was a good idea on your part just to get him to eat "good one" I didn't acclimate mine because the process wasn't safe . did you? mine light up pretty good . he seems pretty peaceful over all. My kids love him they think its the coolest thing ever.
 
I meant when the octopuss, is hunting the pepermint shrimp I Just put in the tank. paitently he stalks, sorta just lies in wait up on o rck or wall then whoosh. after I read what i wrote it confuse me
 
ooh

ooh

got it. have you ever put a fish in their? I put a snail in , he has not eaten it yet, they say they will..i thought mine would of died by now. its gonna live for ever....
 
i would be more concerned that the bite of the blue ringed is painless! you never feel it until you are sick. With most venomus creatures you stabbed, punctured or bitten and it is very painful, the pain tells you to immediately get treatment, no pain you might delay to get help and end up dead or very sick sitting at home with no clue
 
michigan man

michigan man

Rochester ,I may need your help. not too far away,I lost him! water ugly wondering if this baby power head suck him up,I doubt it. but water dirty? I have many open tanks around the octo tank averaging 50 to a 100 each. I cant stick my hand in their till i know. I'd be fine with it if he died. How will I know if he died until I find remains. Im screwed.

ps for last poster if your concerned about the bight means you are considering sticking your hand in their. you never ever stick your hand in their it could kill you period.


except for me I used to pet mine........
 
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