Squishy is here!

[shannen74]

Hey guys,

Just so excited, we got Squishy in the mail today. She is so cute, I can hardly stand it. I'm actually kinda grossing myself out with how candy-coated sticky sweet I feel about this octo. I knew she'd be tiny, but I guess I didn't KNOW it 'cause I'm just amazed at the coordination & color-shifting if such a tiny critter. We acclimated her, and kept her in the bowl a little extra time to watch her 'cause we knew we wouldn't see her for a coupla days. She already thinks she's a great huntress, locating and clinging to hermit crabs, but she hasn't quite figured out how to sweet-talk them out of their shells yet.

We will post pics as soon as she comes out long enough for us to take some.

Cheers.
Shannen

 

[Nancy]

Congratulations on the arrival of Squishy! (Like that name, too).
I'm sure you'll spend many happy hours watching her grow up!
Look forward to the pics!

Nancy

 

[Jean]

Hi Shannen,

Can't wait to see those pics, they might eliminate the image I have of squishy sitting on a hermit shell gently waving her arms and sweet talking the crab with:

"come on out honey.....it's all right I wouldn't really hurt you!"



Course maybe she's taken the pledge like Brucie the Shark in "Nemo"

Anyhow enjoy!!!!

J

 

[joel_ang]

Congratulations Shannen! Hope you'll have lots of fun with her!

 

[corw314]

Congrats!!!! Can hardly wait to see pictures!!! Poor little hermit crabs....little do they know That would make a great cartoon...

Anyway, enjoy every moment with Squishy!!!

Carol

 

[shannen74]

Hey folks, here are a few pics of Squishy trying really hard to look like a hermit crab, and one of our setup. TThe tanks kinda form a peninsula in the room (big room!) so we can see the reef tank from 2 sides and the octo tank from 3. It's pretty cool!

Cheers,
Shannen

 

[shannen74]

Oops, missed the tank shot. It's below. Overall, squishy is doing great, just ate 2 ghost shrimp and has beenout & about much more than I expected. She is not afraid of the feeding stick at all, and this is technically just day one. She has inked a bit, but I caught it and netted it. Overall, she is cooler than I could have hoped for!

Sorry for my new pet ramblings,
Shannen

 

[Nancy]

Looks like little Squishy has a nice place to live and is off to a good start!

Nancy

 

[Colin]

Thanks for sharing the pictures... I'm sure Squishy will have a good life!

PS let me know if the octo and serpent set up a 'working relationship' in any way!

 

[Armstrong]

Squishy looks sooo cool.

 

[fluffysquid]

Awww! little squishy so cute!

 

[NickA5582]

She has inked a bit, but I caught it and netted it.

Yay for pantyhose net!

Nice pics, Squishy's tiny! Congrats on getting her, have a great time with it! Looks like a great tank!

 

[Scouse]

Crackin pic's Shannen.

Congratulations, and keep us informed on your progress.