[Octopus]: Mazer - O. briareus

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It's been waaaay to long since I've journaled an octopus. But it's been a while since I've had one as awesome as Mazer. He's lived here since May, but it took him at least a month to warm up and come out a bit. He came from KP Aquatics, and is one hell of a character! Not sure if he's a briareus or joubini- I thought he'd be bigger by now if he's a briareus. Thoughts?
 

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I've been hoarding his pictures on my phone.
 

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Some of the first pics I got of Mazer, way back in June. He loves to come out in the morning and watch the action as people get ready for the day. After the gang has left and it's just me, he'll hang out for quite a while, playing as the sun rises with me. It's become the best morning ritual ever! I've always enjoyed these guys in the evenings, but Mazer is a morning person for sure.
 

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Photo shoot from this morning, including one with my fingertip for size reference.
 

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I love the way he hugged his rock before retreating into is den!
 

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Some good video clips of Mazer's hectocotylus.
 

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