Is homie keeping octopi as pets? That feels, wrong to me. Especially given they are in tanks that have nothing going on really. Feels too much like sensory deprivation torture of an intelligent creature
The tank seems pretty empty from what little we can see of it, but we also are told that he gets daily interaction and "walks", so it's kind of up in the air without more information.
It COULD be, but we don't have enough information to know that. This could be a bored, intelligent animal being kept as a pet with minimal enrichment. Or it could be a rescue, this guy could be a marine biologist, etc. We know that he does get daily walkies, and not just around the house. I'm not going to condemn without further information.
If an alien was keeping me completely isolated in a cage, and my only entertainment was when they brought me once a day to see another human, I'd be eager to have that time every day.
I've heard it speculated that it's why they aren't a more dominant species on the planet. If they were collaborative and tribal like humans, they'd potentially be a threat.
I am convinced that if they didn't die producing the next generation, and could instead pass down knowledge, they would absolutely rule the seas( and the land near the seas)
In addition to what the other guy said about them dying after they breed, octopodes are NOT social creatures. They're very territorial and will as likely kill each other as anything, no matter how much they like seeing each other from separate tanks.
There are rare occasions where they will create communal dens, as exampled by the "Octopus Cities" in the reefs around Australia, but those are incredibly rare exceptions that are still poorly understood.
So, Mr. Octopus is going to require tactile feedback, you don't grow 8 arms and live a visual existence.... I think he would probably prefer fidget toys.
This is true for every pet everywhere. People wonder what 'zoomies' are, not realizing humans do the same thing in solitary confinement. It makes me feel bad I have two cats, but I try to take them outside and have their life be bigger than my four walls.
Bad idea. Aquariums with breeding programs have to be REALLY careful because there's a decent chance they'll kill each other, and even if they don't, the female puts literally all her energy into her eggs and then dies.
Octopi are shockingly intelligent and social so yes, putting it mildly he’s probably quiet bored but the guy seems like he’s doing his best. Maybe it’s a sanctuary idk.
Bundalicious
Let them frick!!! Dagummit
prilldomon
https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1YXBoYXF5ZnV6d3E1Z2gxNjVudW5jZGduYzN1ZDVtMnE1Mzl5ZGdjciZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/lSnXdjZrmHompzatfh/200w.webp
hemi244824
Hi Tommy, you are quite a handsome guy
TheFastpaws
Tommy has needs!
Opossumheimer
Remarkably Bright Creatures
sevro77
Boomer Esiason?
ElvisCatStello
It def does look like him
WhiskyBravo
If this dude is keeping those Octopi as "pets", then f*ck that guy
talomox14
Ask Tommy his remaining world cup predictions!
RockyRococo
"I like your dog" .jpg
komradekristoph
https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1dmI0ZDJnYnpnaG5hNDR6MnRnc2VsYjk3NzRwOWt0Y2l3MGJiNnlzbSZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/COjAhXk0sJRAOdCyXR/200w.webp
dcjunkee
*sigh* the Boys has ruined this whole post for me.
demosteness
Oh how much I hate caged animals
DontStressBeAny1
Someone is going to try and breed octopus that are friendly towards each other and that’ll be the end of us.
agrobelny6
I think he wants some octopussy
oblimo
Amazingly intelligent and so short-lived.
dootdootiamgroot
Is homie keeping octopi as pets? That feels, wrong to me. Especially given they are in tanks that have nothing going on really. Feels too much like sensory deprivation torture of an intelligent creature
CarInAVet
The tank seems pretty empty from what little we can see of it, but we also are told that he gets daily interaction and "walks", so it's kind of up in the air without more information.
garbageman360
Tommy would be great with rice. I said what I said.
KittyKlimt6
I miss the imgurian animal rights activists. Ok I'll say it. Animal abuse. Poor thing.
CarInAVet
It COULD be, but we don't have enough information to know that. This could be a bored, intelligent animal being kept as a pet with minimal enrichment. Or it could be a rescue, this guy could be a marine biologist, etc. We know that he does get daily walkies, and not just around the house. I'm not going to condemn without further information.
sfrinlan
If an alien was keeping me completely isolated in a cage, and my only entertainment was when they brought me once a day to see another human, I'd be eager to have that time every day.
CenturyFerret
Oh my god, only having to see another human for 10 seconds a day? Sign me the fuck up!
ElvisCatStello
I was curious if they could be in the same tank, but it turns out they are very territorial, and will eat eachother haha!
sfrinlan
I've heard it speculated that it's why they aren't a more dominant species on the planet. If they were collaborative and tribal like humans, they'd potentially be a threat.
TheDoctorCrankenstein
Fun story, some species of octopi, specifically the Gloomy Octopus, are communal!
Some congregate around remote reefs in Australia to create communal dens. Look up "Octopus City".
neptix
I am convinced that if they didn't die producing the next generation, and could instead pass down knowledge, they would absolutely rule the seas( and the land near the seas)
WhiskyBravo
You monster, let him have some quality time with his girlfriend! Maybe you'll get baby octopi out of the deal.
kimwimgoddess
And that kills the Tommy and the Suzie.
CarInAVet
In addition to what the other guy said about them dying after they breed, octopodes are NOT social creatures. They're very territorial and will as likely kill each other as anything, no matter how much they like seeing each other from separate tanks.
WhiskyBravo
oh I didn't know that, bummer
TheDoctorCrankenstein
There are rare occasions where they will create communal dens, as exampled by the "Octopus Cities" in the reefs around Australia, but those are incredibly rare exceptions that are still poorly understood.
bippityboppitybuttsex
You need to add enrichment to his enclosure... my recommendation is to get him a Steam account.
nothingunused
I would donate games to him if he played.
bippityboppitybuttsex
So, Mr. Octopus is going to require tactile feedback, you don't grow 8 arms and live a visual existence.... I think he would probably prefer fidget toys.
nothingunused
Haptic feedback is a thing. I've heard they have whole haptic suits (I don't want to think about why), so he could have a great time.
HonestCommentFarmer
With RAM prices what they are today? Pheew.
bippityboppitybuttsex
Fine... give them puzzles to play with... like a treat puzzle where they have to move tiles around to uncover herring or something
Zetor
Give Tommy a tank he can control.
kerBamf
But for real, if rats can get lil cars someone should make one for this octo
pretengineer
Anyone know a college strident that needs a senior project, let them know!
vatroslast
T-55 is an older model but really easy to use.
harmsebamse
But the top comes off easily, Tommy will love that
DocFunkenstein
Whenever I see a pet octopus now, all I can think about is The Deep. Damn that show.
beez428
Oh god...he...he's PRAYING
YpsilantiRomani
Watch Resident Alien then you can think of 42
stillnodog
I was thinking about 42!
adamlstf9
Spoiler.
The one voiced by Tilda who suffocated slowly or the one Homelander made him eat? Either way, yikes.
Voxius
JUSTICE FOR AMBROSIUS!
thegarts
Me too!
SilverFoxChaser
Yea. He's probably bored out of his mind in that boring tank. Get that man a TV or something!
TapiocaMartini
Does playstation make waterproof controllers?
notmyrealface
This is true for every pet everywhere. People wonder what 'zoomies' are, not realizing humans do the same thing in solitary confinement. It makes me feel bad I have two cats, but I try to take them outside and have their life be bigger than my four walls.
thegarts
Maybe a bigger tank for him and his girlfriend?
bril350
Considering octopus die when they breathe it’s probably better to just keep the tanks next to each other
nevergonnagiveyouupnevergonnaletyoudownnevergonnarunaroundand
But... breathing is usually how you don't die.
PeterTried
*breed
CarInAVet
Bad idea. Aquariums with breeding programs have to be REALLY careful because there's a decent chance they'll kill each other, and even if they don't, the female puts literally all her energy into her eggs and then dies.
kimwimgoddess
no, once they breed, they die.
NorwegianSheepknuller
Condoms then
wincleMac
Jakesonyou
Octopi are shockingly intelligent and social so yes, putting it mildly he’s probably quiet bored but the guy seems like he’s doing his best. Maybe it’s a sanctuary idk.
clankthegray
I hope so, I just think they're too intelligent to be pets is all. But bro is clearly putting in effort for them, so that's nice..
Jakesonyou
I agree. I put in research for a class pet but they are apparently extremely hard to keep contained and have complex social dynamics and such.