I looked for the other one but couldn't find it so I figured we could do with a new one.
Thea got her new tank all set up. Still working on the decorations but it works for now. She seems a lot happier to have room to roam around.
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Warning for those sensitive to blood below
[spoiler]Because the pet store didn't sell a lid for the size of tank I bought I decided to go the DIY route and build one. It looks pretty nice and I'm happy with how it turned out and I can even say that literal blood and sweat went into making it because I accidentally put a wood staple through my finger.
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Serious question: how do you know if a snake is happy?
When they are in distress they will usually show it by either moving erratically with fast tongue flicking or they will curl up in a ball and hide their head (hence the name ball python). Relaxed snakes move slower with more relaxed tongue flicking.
Nice looking set up Bud, what type of snake is Thea, a Milk Snake?
Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 19, 2016, 02:21:40 PM
Serious question: how do you know if a snake is happy?
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Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 19, 2016, 03:16:54 PM
Nice looking set up Bud, what type of snake is Thea, a Milk Snake?
Ball python.
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 19, 2016, 03:24:24 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 19, 2016, 03:16:54 PM
Nice looking set up Bud, what type of snake is Thea, a Milk Snake?
Ball python.
Oh, so I was close, I mean at least I knew it was a snake.
Never had a reptile... looks like a cool home.
Quote from: joeactor on January 19, 2016, 07:36:58 PM
Never had a reptile... looks like a cool home.
No it's warm. Probably a good idea not to get a reptile ;)
^^^ Jolly Joker!
Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 19, 2016, 02:21:40 PM
Serious question: how do you know if a snake is happy?
generally if you know your animal then you can guessif its content or not by behavior change
Here's my zilla, 5 year old iguana I wuv him and cant stop mooching him
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq497%2FEvripidou_Maria%2F11-8-2015%2520s%2520zilla.jpg&hash=da8c4884eb5bbca7273ab36b91d162aa0ffa8639) (http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/Evripidou_Maria/media/11-8-2015%20s%20zilla.jpg.html)
and my cat, fleabag, almost 1 year old. A stray rescue with one blue eye
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq497%2FEvripidou_Maria%2Fmay%25202015%2520fleabag%2520s3.jpg&hash=eaa7fe73b9c4ce850a8e28e70260a33c553f6e40) (http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/Evripidou_Maria/media/may%202015%20fleabag%20s3.jpg.html)
I also have three goldfish but no piccies of them yet
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 19, 2016, 02:16:40 PM
I looked for the other one but couldn't find it so I figured we could do with a new one.
Thea got her new tank all set up. Still working on the decorations but it works for now. She seems a lot happier to have room to roam around.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2FsZtGvx9.jpg&hash=68f82098b392ab0de9bfb5563eebc0e511634d88)
Warning for those sensitive to blood below
[spoiler]Because the pet store didn't sell a lid for the size of tank I bought I decided to go the DIY route and build one. It looks pretty nice and I'm happy with how it turned out and I can even say that literal blood and sweat went into making it because I accidentally put a wood staple through my finger.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2FwVmpNLo.jpg&hash=e2fcd8daf5fa77cfd66b273cd0159bd627c1db31)
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how big is she?
It's been a long time since I measured her but I would say about three and a half feet.
I think I've perfectly captured what it's like to live with both dogs and cats.
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^^^ I know the feeling!
I 'dopted this, and it's pretty awesome ;D
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^^^^ Details!
He looks full of life.
He's magnificent. By the way, what's that in his mouth? It looks like he may have taken something off the side of the house.
He's an almost 2 year old Malinois. Known in the profession as Maligators for their penchant for launching themselves at things and latching on. He was brought over from some supposedly up-and-coming Czech kennel to do police work, specifically in narcotics, but he doesn't want to. He'll do it, because they're a biddable breed and he particularly aims to please, but his heart isn't in it. More than anything he wants to have a family and bond with a person, and true working dogs need to love their job like that.
I'm pretty sure, between his personality and drive, that he will do pretty much anything I ask him to once he settles in. I never want to be one of those people who are like "THIS IS MY DOG THAT WILL PLAY FLYBALL!" (Or agility or be a therapy dog or whatever... It's not activity specific) They have their own wants and interests and he doesn't -have- to do anything, especially something that's supposed to be for fun. But I'm like 99% he's going to be a flyball dog. I'm hoping he'll get into dock diving but he doesn't seem to know what to do with water yet - did a quick first bikejor run this morning and he hilariously, awkwardly launched himself over both streams and then flicked his feet all over because his toesies were wet!! And then... I dunno. I've always loved agility, my other 2 just hate it. I can really get into obedience if the dog loves it. I've always wanted to try bite work although I'm not sure I want the responsibility of going down that road. Herding seems super fun too; I haven't had a dog that didn't have a ridiculous innate drive to slaughter livestock in over 10 years. So we'll see.
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 01, 2016, 07:50:51 AM
He's magnificent. By the way, what's that in his mouth? It looks like he may have taken something off the side of the house.
That's from my growing collection of dog toys that look like dildos. I don't know why that's a thing, but it is, and while most of them are horrifying some are really pretty great toys. This one is pretty great - throws like a frisbee, but stretches out to a straight line when used for tug, and practically indestructible.
Ooooh what's this indestructible toy? My Rottweiler destroys all of her toys and I'd love to get her something that lasts more than 10 minutes.
He is super cute. I'm curious to see what he decides his favorite activity is. Mine have firmly chosen couch napping as theirs. :D
The Asmo has no pets. :( None. :( His ratties are long-since dead, so now He's just patron-deitying free and others' ratties. :(
Quote from: Asmodean on June 01, 2016, 03:01:44 PM
The Asmo has no pets. :( None. :( His ratties are long-since dead, so now He's just patron-deitying free and others' ratties. :(
Aw... The Asmo should get some new ratties... they need you!
Quote from: Buddy on June 01, 2016, 02:56:47 PM
Ooooh what's this indestructible toy? My Rottweiler destroys all of her toys and I'd love to get her something that lasts more than 10 minutes.
He is super cute. I'm curious to see what he decides his favorite activity is. Mine have firmly chosen couch napping as theirs. :D
West Paw Design! Awesome company and I absolutely love all the toys I've tried - the girls have a fleece trout that is as indestructible as a stuffed squeaky toy gets. That one specifically is the Bumi Tug off their Zogoflex line (https://www.westpawdesign.com/dogs/dog-toys/zogoflex-dog-toys). I know you -can- wreck it, specifically if it's chewed like a bone. The Tizzy toy is not recommended for chewers because they tend to rip the legs off. But I used to throw a couple Bumis in with a pair of 65 and 90lb Bully mix housemates on a regular basis and they barely marked it.
Now, that's a proper dog. Congratulations!
Quote from: Pasta Chick on June 01, 2016, 01:33:03 PM
He's an almost 2 year old Malinois. Known in the profession as Maligators for their penchant for launching themselves at things and latching on. He was brought over from some supposedly up-and-coming Czech kennel to do police work, specifically in narcotics, but he doesn't want to. He'll do it, because they're a biddable breed and he particularly aims to please, but his heart isn't in it. More than anything he wants to have a family and bond with a person, and true working dogs need to love their job like that.
I'm pretty sure, between his personality and drive, that he will do pretty much anything I ask him to once he settles in. I never want to be one of those people who are like "THIS IS MY DOG THAT WILL PLAY FLYBALL!" (Or agility or be a therapy dog or whatever... It's not activity specific) They have their own wants and interests and he doesn't -have- to do anything, especially something that's supposed to be for fun. But I'm like 99% he's going to be a flyball dog. I'm hoping he'll get into dock diving but he doesn't seem to know what to do with water yet - did a quick first bikejor run this morning and he hilariously, awkwardly launched himself over both streams and then flicked his feet all over because his toesies were wet!! And then... I dunno. I've always loved agility, my other 2 just hate it. I can really get into obedience if the dog loves it. I've always wanted to try bite work although I'm not sure I want the responsibility of going down that road. Herding seems super fun too; I haven't had a dog that didn't have a ridiculous innate drive to slaughter livestock in over 10 years. So we'll see.
Sounds like one why or the other you two are really really going to get on!
PC, I was once into herding with my Aussies who were not particularly interested though they would do the work. One of the best herding dogs I ever watched work, was a Mal. Borders may be the natural champs at that sort of thing but the Mal was superb and seemed to be just bursting with pride for his craft.
I brought home another horse, my first horse to be exact. I had to sell him almost 6 years ago and I've regretted it ever since. His owner called me and said that she was going to college and that she didn't want to take care of him any more so I jumped at the chance to have him back. He is now 19 years old and is in semi-retirement. I hopped up on him bare back and with only a lead rope around his neck and it was like nothing had changed. I am never making the mistake of selling him again.
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Hooray for Buddy and Joe the horsey!
That is great, Buddy, and he looks happy in that image.
Edit - I don't know why my image isn't working. :(
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Our 5 month old bat/satellite dish/dog mix, Bonnie.
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Quote from: Ali on June 17, 2016, 07:11:07 PM
Edit - I don't know why my image isn't working. :(
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Our 5 month old bat/satellite dish/dog mix, Bonnie.
Just needed to link directly to the .jpg.
You fixed it! Thank you! I don't know what you did, but I am appreciate.
Quote from: Ali on June 17, 2016, 08:29:20 PM
You fixed it! Thank you! I don't know what you did, but I am appreciate.
Recusant fixed it.
That is a cute little dog.
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This is my baby, when she was still able to use her hind legs, all dressed up for Christmas.
Here's another one:
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There's nothing else in the world, just her and her ball.
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 21, 2016, 01:05:03 AM
Here's another one:
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There's nothing else in the world, just her and her ball.
Love this one.
I'm sure other cats make these noises but I thought it was adorable. I don't remember what the clacking noises are from.
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 21, 2016, 01:05:03 AM
Here's another one:
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There's nothing else in the world, just her and her ball.
"I will have that ball. I need to use the force"
Quote from: MariaEvri on June 22, 2016, 06:29:34 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 21, 2016, 01:05:03 AM
Here's another one:
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There's nothing else in the world, just her and her ball.
"I will have that ball. I need to use the force"
:grin: