Low maintenance pet: what about a Cactus?

Taskmaster · 10-13-2016, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jhenka

Get a Tarantula. They require just about as much maintenance as a goldfish does.
One cricket once ever 2 weeks or so and water ever few days.

That will NEVER happen.

UglyBuzzard · 10-13-2016, 11:33 AM

Get a Great Dane. All you need is food and a couch.

UncleWede · 10-13-2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jhenka

Get a Tarantula. They require just about as much maintenance as a goldfish does.
One cricket once ever 2 weeks or so and water ever few days.

Are you supposed to reach into the bowl and take the water dish out, then fill it and put it back, while the spider is watching you with all those eyes, waiting for its chance to strike?

Taskmaster · 10-13-2016, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by UglyBuzzard

Get a Great Dane. All you need is food and a couch.

A good friend of mine has one, we call it the Great Derp. He's derpy as hell, but a good dog. He thinks he's a lap dog.

UglyBuzzard · 10-13-2016, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAxiom

A good friend of mine has one, we call it the Great Derp. He's derpy as hell, but a good dog. He thinks he's a lap dog.

Coolest dogs ever. They are a tiny dog in a huge body. Just want to hang with humans. Wished they lived longer.

Most importantly, the ultimate chick magnet. Everyone loves Scooby.

Taskmaster · 10-13-2016, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by UglyBuzzard

Coolest dogs ever. They are a tiny dog in a huge body. Just want to hang with humans. Wished they lived longer.

Most importantly, the ultimate chick magnet. Everyone loves Scooby.

You are so right on this. He's very gentle, and just wants to be around people. He often falls asleep with his (giant) head in my lap. But boy do they have health issues....

Jhenka · 10-13-2016, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Are you supposed to reach into the bowl and take the water dish out, then fill it and put it back, while the spider is watching you with all those eyes, waiting for its chance to strike?

Yea or you can use a turkey baster. Strike? They're more horrified of you than you are of it hahah. Once you get over your fear of them, they're very docile and calm.

Here's my old T.

UncleWede · 10-13-2016, 03:18 PM

I've gotten my mind to overcome the instinct to abhor snakes, but never had the same ability with big hairy spiders. There is no rationalization about them being more afreared of me that helps.

bimmette · 10-13-2016, 03:25 PM

*shudder*

angelr · 10-13-2016, 03:54 PM

I keep avicularia tarantula and carpet pythons, both very low maintenance. The 3 cats, 2 dogs, and green cheek conure however require a bunch.

Taskmaster · 10-13-2016, 06:38 PM

Pass!

angelr · 10-13-2016, 06:44 PM

They're quiet too

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Originally Posted by TheAxiom

Pass!

EJT86 · 10-13-2016, 06:50 PM

Get a golden goose

UglyBuzzard · 10-13-2016, 07:27 PM

Or an Oompa Loompa.

bimmette · 10-13-2016, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by UglyBuzzard

Or an Oompa Loompa.

Or an ugly buzzard.

UglyBuzzard · 10-13-2016, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmette

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Originally Posted by UglyBuzzard

Or an Oompa Loompa.

Or an ugly buzzard.

I am a great pet. Promise I will put the seat down.

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