Salaves
Species Name: Salaves — EXTINCT
Species Number: 10 Pronunciation: Sal (like "sally") - uh - ves (like in "vest") Breeds Available: Arid, Humid, Void, Frost, Ember, Hydro VSC Breeds: Rosebiter, Cryptdust Feral Breeds: None Super-Rare Breeds: None |
Taxonomic Classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Family: Colubridae Genus: Chrysopelea Species: Salaves |
Species StandardsPrefered Habitat: *see breed differences* Diet: Salaves will eat anything (living) that will fit in their mouths.. and their mouths can open quite wide - so be cautious, as they can eat children if not watched after properly. Call: These creatures normally don't make any noise at all, but have occasionally been heard making a light "hiss" sound... The only exception seems to be the "Void" breed... Special Care Needs: Most of the breeds (with the exception of Frost and Ember) are cold-blooded, and must be accommodated appropriately... Too cold and they'll die, likewise - too hot and they'll die. Biology and Anatomy: Something that many owners might find interesting about the Salaves is its 6 insect-like legs with webbing that stretches between them like the hood of a cobra, or the flight membrane of a flying squirrel... However, since they've reached their adult stage, most of the mysteries about this "membrane" have been solved.. these creatures are capable of gliding through the air just as gracefully - and with as much endurance - as a manta-ray in the sea. They cannot "take off" from the ground however, and use the insect-like parts of their "legs" to help climb trees, and grab ahold of prey. Behavioral Study: Salaves are loners, preferring to hunt on their own and only coming together if they happen to share the same rock in the sun. They're territorial, and if confronted by an enemy, they will rise upward as far as they can, perfectly balanced and poised. If that doesn't scare the intruder off, they use their insect legs to stretch out the membrane and appear even larger. The bigger the Salaves, the wider the berth the others give you. After all, fully grown ones have been known to eat smaller ones to solve territory issues. They, unlike the newer, sleeker versions, are bulky and more awkward, thus easily underestimated. When they take aim and prepare to strike their prey (which they swallow whole, of course, alive or after suffocating it with their thick coils) they can move extremely fast. Preferring to keep to themselves, they will bond with a human with the ease of, well, a snake. They are smart and cunning, and know who feeds and takes care of them. Be kind and watchful, and you'll have an agreement that they will not eat you nor your other pets. Ignore it, and you or your pets will be added to the menu. Suggested Uses: Good question.. why WOULD somebody want a pet snake? |
Limited Edition (LE) Breeds
Note: These pets are no longer freely available for adoption. To get ahold of one, try the forums, or purchase one from the shop.
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Very Special (VSC) Breeds
Note: These pets have never been freely available for adoption. To get ahold of one, try the forums, or purchase one from the shop.
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Feral Breeds
Note: These pets have never been freely available for adoption. To get ahold of one, you must either acquire it through roleplay or trade with someone on the forums.
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Super-Rare Breeds
Note: These pets are either VSC that were only available for a limited time, or prizes that must be won through roleplay on-forum.
None |