Starting to get a little creeped out over the new "pet" coming in two weeks.

[I_heart_Fraggles]

So our wedding anniversary is coming up next month and for about three years now Jason has been begging for an octopus! So I finally agreed he could have a mimic octopus for a anniversary gift. We started preparing the salt water tank about six weeks ago. It takes about two months to get the water perfect for the octopus. But I am doing my research and am starting to get creeped out. First off the octopus will be watching us! Trying to figure things out! We have to be very careful that it is not looking when we open or close the tank cause it will figure out how to open the tank and ESCAPE! Also we are supposed to provide it a corked bottle to live in. The octopus will be able to remove the cork get inside the bottle and then will close the bottle with the cork when it is inside! We have to provide it toys and games so it does not get BORED! I'm just a little uneasy about being watched and observed by a super genius with no spine! CREEPY!

 

[slavetoabunny]

That does sound a bit creepy! Can you weight down or secure the tank top so it can't escape?

 

[Happi Bun]

I didn't even know you could them as pets. :shock:

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

Yes you can keep them as pets and Jason just HAS to have one. The top of the tank must be drilled down with special screws but if the Octopus watches you unscrew the top it will figure out how to loosen the screws from the inside. We are discussing a padlock! We spoke with a octopus owner and hers was able to open its tank,escape then open the tropical fish tank get in eat all the fish then it returned to its own tank!

 

[Kipcha]

Wow, that's crazy! I had no idea octopus were that smart! You have to post pics when it gets there!

 

[Must_Love_Pets]

WOW!!! I find it exciting and creepy all at the same time. Can't wait to see pictures of that. Have you thought of names yet? LOL If it's a female you can name it Urchula or Ink would be cute. Tehehehe

WOW this ought to be very interesting.

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

Jason is naming it "tattoo" cause like him it is into "ink". He is a tattoo artist for anyone that did not know. Its a male cause they live longer. Also the aquarium guy who comes every three days to test the salt water says after a few days of "observing" it will try to mimic Fraggles behavior! What the h*ll does that mean? 8 armed foot flicks!

 

[Must_Love_Pets]

LMAO!!!!! It's going to take it's tenticles and make bunny ears and hop in the water. Or maaaaybe it will get out of the tank and start taking Jasons guitar picks and hiding them in Fraggles area to blame it on her.

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

Jason just read this over my shoulder. Now he is on his knees holding his sides laughing. Fraggles does not approve of an octopus and does not want one in her home! Oh and there will be plenty of pictures when Tattoo arrives.

 

[Must_Love_Pets]

I looove the name Tattoo, I have 6 myself tattoos not octipi. LOL

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

Yes Tattoo is a good name for such a creature. Jason is very excited and wants to go pick up the lil creature right now but the water is not quite ready yet. Maybe you should get a few octopi of your own

 

[Must_Love_Pets]

You are making me think about it. I love odd smart creatures.

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

$500 for tank set up another $500 for tank service $300 for the guaranteed captive bred baby octopus then there diet is tropical fish and shell fish. This thing better not die anytime soon lol!

 

[Luv Buns]

That is so wild and amazing! I would be a little freaked out by it too, but I would prob. watch it as much as he watched me! Looking forward to seeing the photos. I wonder if it would go after Fraggles?

 

[jujub793]

What is the life span of an octopus anyway? Btw like your rabbit,
your husband cracks me up, I think that's where Fraggles gets the crazy ideas!

 

[jujub793]

What is the life span of an octopus anyway? Btw like your rabbit,
your husband cracks me up, I think that's where Fraggles gets the crazy ideas!

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

Octopi only live for about 2 1/2 years so its a short life span. But we will most likely have to get a new one once the first is gone. Because there strict fish eaters I don't worry about Fraggles. If it did escape and end up on the floor the expert says it would attempt to get back in its tank pretty quick. Its just creepy though. There eyes are kinda human looking. Jason is a very strange and funny guy. Its kinda like being married to the mad hatter.

 

[Watermelons]

All I can say is there better be pictures of this thing when it gets home, and photos of all the wierd things its supposed to do lol
I'm glad to see you've got help making sure the water is perfect

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

Well we did not wanna shell out the money if it was just going to die as soon as it hit the water. Yes there will be pictures. Lol

 

[Elf Mommy]

Katie, you have such a talent with words. I am SO looking forward to seeing photos and hearing Tattoo stories!