This little egg is jelly-like and needs constant care.
Adult indigo guritas are small enough to fit in a person's palm (though putting one there would be an excessively bad idea). As juveniles, they are almost too small to see. They depend on their mother for protection, swarming around her as she hides, hunts, and evades predators. The guritas are not generally aggressive toward their own kind, but if food grows scarce, the juveniles will sometimes compete with their mother for food. As a result, once they become bold enough to venture out on their own, they'll often float through the warm currents until they find a new territory of their own.
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The indigo gurita, despite its frightening reputation, is a delicate creature. Their care is restricted to the most attentive carers, for those who keep the creatures must be able to replicate their natural habitats exactly while also avoiding their potent venom. Part of the reason they have such strong venom is to bring down their prey before it can fight back, as they do not scavenge. An aquaculturist who keeps guritas must select prey that is small enough not to damage the tiny octopus, but still provides the necessary nutrients. The animals are known to be exceedingly picky, which elevates the challenge of keeping them even more. However, those with the dedication, time, and love to give these creatures what they need will be rewarded with the striking beauty of these intelligent creatures.
Sprite art: Mysfytt | Description: PKGriffin
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Sounds like the Blue Ringed Octopus.
