Blue Ringed Octopus

Scuba95Diver · Nov 4, 2015

Hey everyone! I was wondering where can I buy a blue ringed octopus. I use to know a site that sold them but i seem to cant find the site. I do know the dangers to them and was wondering if anyone knew anywhere I could purchase!?

Reefersutherland_ · Nov 5, 2015

They are poisonous to humans. You could die

ReefMadScientist · Nov 5, 2015

Scuba95Diver said:
Hey everyone! I was wondering where can I buy a blue ringed octopus. I use to know a site that sold them but i seem to cant find the site. I do know the dangers to them and was wondering if anyone knew anywhere I could purchase!?

Maybe the reason why you can't find the site is because the site owner got bit by one?

Scuba95Diver · Nov 5, 2015

The Blue ringed octopus is only dangerous if you mess with them. They bite on a last resort. That's why if you are an expert aquariest and know how to handle them there is nothing to worry about. World wide there has been only 2 known deaths recorded due to a blue ringed octopus.

Reefersutherland_ · Nov 5, 2015

Don't be another statistic, that's all I'm saying

steelheader.262 · Nov 5, 2015

Leave them be

saltysilverado · Nov 5, 2015

Most octopus only live 6 months- 2 years tops in captivity.

psirex · Nov 5, 2015

saltysilverado said:
Most octopus only live 6 months- 2 years tops in captivity.

Might out live you if you are not careful.........

zwulfke · Nov 5, 2015

They are hard to find and I think you need to look into the laws of having one I believe you need a permit depending on the state. I would be very careful because they are smart and will escape how would you deal with a stressed Octo on the floor that can kill you

Scuba95Diver · Nov 8, 2015

That is why I have a customized enclosed tank. I have looked at the laws there are no laws saying that you cant own one really! The only way the Blue Ringed octopus kills is the tetrodotoxin makes your throat swell to the point where it suffocated the victim. If the Victim can make it to a hospital in time and get get a breathing tube in them they will more then likely survive.

Cleo642 · Nov 8, 2015

Scuba95Diver said:
That is why I have a customized enclosed tank. I have looked at the laws there are no laws saying that you cant own one really! The only way the Blue Ringed octopus kills is the tetrodotoxin makes your throat swell to the point where it suffocated the victim. If the Victim can make it to a hospital in time and get get a breathing tube in them they will more then likely survive.

Hey my friend. Been a while since I talked to you. You want to keep a venomous pet?

zup33r · Nov 8, 2015

We grew up with the little cuties over here in OZ.
Just don't pick the up. They are found in rock pools where i spent half of my childhood in.

eatbreakfast · Nov 8, 2015

They have not been offered as frequently as they used to. Stores that get transhipped orders directly from the locales should be able to source one. Be patient and incredibly careful.

saltysilverado · Nov 9, 2015

Not worth it especially since they tend to get out a lot

kenniole · Nov 10, 2015

I still don't think it's a good idea to keep a venomous pet... imagine if a toddler got involved. smh

eatbreakfast · Nov 10, 2015

kenniole said:
I still don't think it's a good idea to keep a venomous pet... imagine if a toddler got involved. smh

So then are you against keeping lionfish, rabbtfish, foxfaces, rhinopias, waspfish, coral catfish, and fang blennies?

kenniole · Nov 10, 2015

eatbreakfast said:
So then are you against keeping lionfish, rabbtfish, foxfaces, rhinopias, waspfish, coral catfish, and fang blennies?

Maybe I worded it wrong. IMO it's just not a very bright idea.

Scuba95Diver · Nov 11, 2015

eatbreakfast said:
They have not been offered as frequently as they used to. Stores that get transhipped orders directly from the locales should be able to source one. Be patient and incredibly careful.

Thank you! I've been looking for one but the chances of one being shipped here to northern ohio is 1 to none. Thats why I am looking for one that can be shipped to me!

Waters · Nov 12, 2015

I guess it is no different than keeping venomous reptiles which is done all the time. As long as the proper precautions are taken (locked, escape proof tank) , I don't see any issues with keeping them. That being said, I would never keep one lol.

shane91 · Nov 12, 2015

As long as you can keep it locked in the tank it's no different than keeping venomous snakes. I have a few rattlesnakes,eyelash vipers, and some Cobras. It's all about the precautions

. And yes I would love to have a blue ringed