Blue ringed octopus

[PzReefer]

I purchased a small blue ring in the early nineties and had it for about six months. They are not large octopuses but they do grow quickly and are a huge gamble to keep as a pet. I had one when i lived alone and still had warning signs in case of some unknowing person getting close. The biggest challenge of keeping any octopus is enclosing them to the tank. They are very intelligent and good escape artists. This is how mine finally met his demise as it found its way out to the floor and i found it after work one day in my bathroom three rooms away from where he escaped. IMO just not worth it for the risk. And most likely will perish so not worth it for the octopus either. PS by the way rings are visible when they are not aggravated but glow wildly when they are.

[justinl]

atc, i just want to be clear. 5 minutes to paralysis, 20 to death for an average full grown man. time will vary by individual but there is no antivenom. period.

Pzreefer, yes good point, some BRs show rings all the time but it's a pretty weak display given the danger imo. Other species only flash when they need to.

fishfanatic, I sincerely hope you have changed your mind on this.

[atcguy]

when I was downunder . 2 kids got bit and survived but I am sure cpr was involved....

[Fishfanatic]

Ok 1st off I know if it bites me there is no anti venom and the only way to survive is to have CPR performed until the venom wears off. And 2nd I do not have kids and would never consider getting one if I did. The main reason I want one is because it stays small as I want to get a smaller custom cube made for it not really picking it because of the rings so if anyone now of another small easy to find for sale octopus please let me know.

[bassman]

I would look for a bimac. I had one and they are pretty neat. They aren't overly active during the day however. Most prime viewing time seemed to be at 3:00 or 4:00 AM.

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