Blue ring octopus one Ebay

ddr_phish · Jun 9, 2009

I think someone should report this to ebay... There's no way this auction is going to end well for whoever buys such a creature via the internet.

GMaquarium · Jun 9, 2009

I had one blue ring about five years ago. Kept it in a small tank with a fine mash screen taped over the top with an acrylic hood over it. Was one of the coolest pets I ever had. Ended up selling it to a phd student from the university who was actually doing research on these octos. I did make him sign a waver and had him bring me a signed letter from the head professor in the lab.

These guys are no joke and should only be kept by professionals who know how to handle deadly animals.

Nate82 · Jun 9, 2009

G you had one? get another one for the shop!

GMaquarium · Jun 9, 2009

When I had that thing in the shop my mom tried to talk me into flushing it down the toilet everyday after she found out it could kill me with a bite. My father on the other hand thought it was way too cool and made me research the hell out of it. I did have some training with poisonous and venomous animals before that

Nate82 · Jun 9, 2009

ha that's awesome

aquareef123 · Jun 9, 2009

Hey why not sell a Black Momba as a pet too. This guys nuts.:squigglemouth:

GSMguy · Jun 10, 2009

Leishman said:
My LFS had one in a low tank with no lid. The Octo was in a plastic container with holes in it and a rock on top. No sign. No warnings. The worst part is that this LFS is in a huge tent and has ~27,000g of saltwater tanks in 3 back to back rows with one staff member out there if you are lucky. Most of the time you have to go back to the lawn and garden section to find someone if you want to buy anything. This place has also carried 6' eels, white tip reef sharks and barracuddas!

It's all OK 'till they need a body bag.

WHAT? Where is that place? i have got to check that out.:nerd:

Psychographic · Jun 10, 2009

Paul_PSU said:
Qualifying question are probably:

1) Do you have a tank?
2) Do you have water in it?

Congrats! You qualify!........:squigglemouth:

You left out,,,,,,,

3) Do you have $500?

Chris22582 · Jun 10, 2009

Psychographic said:
You left out,,,,,,,

3) Do you have $500?

Also for got
3) Do you have $500 if so 1 and 2 dont apply.

lol

EliteReefs · Jun 10, 2009

i agree this is 100% a really bad idea. BUT what gets me is the price. why so much? i have seen these for sale four times in the local area. twice at the same store in tampa and two other times at store in pinellas. they were not even close to 500 bucks. matter a fact recall thinking to myself that i wished they cost alot to keep just anyone from buying one. if i recall it was hardly 100 bucks