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Research and Reference => Crypto Facto => Topic started by: Gary on February 07, 2010, 11:16:18 PM

Title: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: Gary on February 07, 2010, 11:16:18 PM
Just thought you all might be interested in seeing this thing.  Hmmmm... I ALMOST think it's cute!   :P

http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/100-pound-rodent-kept-pet/ss/events/sc/020310capybararodent/im:/100202/480/51ef393997584ddc8217f1b866deadca/#photoViewer=/100202/480/51ef393997584ddc8217f1b866deadca

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Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: PPI Debra on February 07, 2010, 11:24:00 PM
Wow!  I love animals, all of them.
I didn't know these critters existed. Very interesting!
Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: Damian on February 07, 2010, 11:56:37 PM
I saw these odd creatures on a Discovery Channel show... they're a semi-aquatic rodent, and they're found in the swamps and floodplaines of South America, and they are usually prey for the humongous Anacondas there.  That is one BIG rodent!
Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: PPI Brian on February 15, 2010, 08:26:39 PM
Wow, it's a capybara! I've never heard of anyone keeping them as pets. Can you imagine the damage this guy could do if he started chewing on your coffee table?
Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: PPI Tracy on February 16, 2010, 11:40:48 AM
Yeah....the coffee table, kitchen table, kitchen cabinets, garage door, side of the house, your car, bikes......you name it.  I don't know about you, but I cannot imagine that thing curled up at the end of the bed at night.  Heck, he might eat it!
Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: Gary on February 16, 2010, 11:51:11 AM
Quote from: TAPS Tracy on February 16, 2010, 11:40:48 AM
Yeah....the coffee table, kitchen table, kitchen cabinets, garage door, side of the house, your car, bikes......you name it.  I don't know about you, but I cannot imagine that thing curled up at the end of the bed at night.  Heck, he might eat it!

Haha, so true!!!!  You crackin me up right now!!   :P
Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: Damian on February 16, 2010, 02:15:01 PM
I wonder if it could be trained to ride a unicycle.  I can't really imagine anything cooler than a 100 pound rodent riding a unicycle and maybe dressed as Elvis!
Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: PPI Brian on February 16, 2010, 02:21:41 PM
Ever notice how people often look like their pets?

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Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: PPI Tracy on February 16, 2010, 02:54:29 PM
BRIAN MILLER!!!!  For SHAME!!!
Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: PPI Debra on February 16, 2010, 03:05:00 PM
Gene Simmons has pets?? This would mean he'd have to relate to other beings.
Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: Gary on February 16, 2010, 04:23:21 PM
OMG Brian.... You didn't..... but you DID, and for that, I thank you!!! LOL   :P
Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: Damian on February 16, 2010, 04:27:44 PM
Gary, was that a Tosh.0 reference?  If so, BRAVO!  I love that show!

Brian, you are dead-on!  I can't believe I didn't notice the resemblance before!  Well played sir.
Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: Gary on February 16, 2010, 04:35:30 PM
LOL, Damian, I totally didn't mean to do that.... but you're right!!!  Total Tosh.0 line right there. 
Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: ljiljanac on February 16, 2010, 09:20:28 PM
Right on, Brian!!!    :D   lol

This rat thing reminds me of ferrets.  You all know why ferrets are illegal in California, right?   Some ladies ferret ate her face.     |8x
Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: Damian on February 16, 2010, 11:12:37 PM
Seriously Lillie?  Is that really why?  I had always assumed that it was out of fear of feral ferrets impacting the local ecosystem.  A face-munching ferret huh?
Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: ljiljanac on February 17, 2010, 12:42:28 AM
Seriously, the issue of ferret laws in California came up at work today, and we spent a few minutes researching it.  There are numerous cases documented about European ferrets attacking people, killing some, impacting agriculture, and killing animals.  No jokey.   
Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: PPI Jason on February 17, 2010, 01:40:30 AM
Quote from: PPI Lillie on February 17, 2010, 12:42:28 AM
Seriously, the issue of ferret laws in California came up at work today, and we spent a few minutes researching it.  There are numerous cases documented about European ferrets attacking people, killing some, impacting agriculture, and killing animals.  No jokey.   

Funny you mentioned that. I just did a parole search on a home today and guess what was running around on the ground? A farret. Cute little guy. Part of my job was to keep the little guy happy so he didn't eat anyone's face.
Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: ljiljanac on February 17, 2010, 02:31:10 AM
haha!  That's why the ferret came up this morning.  lol lol lol   
Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: Damian on February 17, 2010, 05:09:04 PM
I had no idea that ferrets were potentially so dangerous.   :o
Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: PPI Brian on February 17, 2010, 05:44:37 PM
Not a ferret, but this you tube clip came to mind as I read this post.  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF-0x1bLl7U
Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: Damian on February 17, 2010, 05:59:02 PM
The Dramatic Chipmunk!  I love that little guy.  I even have a t-shirt with him on it.  Good call Brian!
Title: Re: 100-pound rodent kept as pet
Post by: ljiljanac on February 17, 2010, 10:29:23 PM
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHAAHAHHAHAA!!!!    :D   OMG I'M DYIN!!!   LOL LOL