Well, there's little information about Amphisbaenas in the forum, so I thought I'd write this. As a disclaimer, all the information I'm mentioning is about only one person and one Amphisbaena and had to be translated through my dense fuzzy primate brain, so it's hardly gospel.
I recently acquired one from CH. His vessel just arrived, but he was bridged and hung out for some time before hand. (I waited to write this, to make sure that the critter who dropped in, was the same critter who the vessel belonged to. To the best of my impressions it is.) (I call him 'he', because he doesn't feel like a 'she' and while 'it' is accurate, in English it's a term for objects)
Personality: I get the impression that mine is young. His personality could best be described as a cross between a semi-tame snake, and a precocious toddler. But he is very snakey. I'm tentatively guessing that a more mature one might be a little more reserved.
Appearance: I get the impression that he's roughly eighteen inches long, rather plump, and pale. He seems a little clumsy. I have not perceived his heads as separate personalities, but I have noticed that for normal communication, he uses one, and if he's particularly emphatic about something, both pitch in.
Likes: He seems to enjoy happy music, cuddles, and occasionally making me crack up laughing. He also approves of me eating health food. The card I received with him, recommended coconut as an offering. I haven't tried that yet, but will report back when I do. Edit:Apparently coconut is an association, not an offering.
Dislikes: Anything nasty, unpleasant, or that he deems detrimental to my wellbeing. He objects very emphatically to junk food. He occasionally overdoes it, but I usually let it slide because I need a deterrent.
Abilities: He seems to be a specialist at healing. I caught a nasty cold and didn't notice any difference, but I strongly suspect he took the worst edge off of some aches after both hard physical work, and ah... monthly cramps. And the junk food deterrent, is super-handy but I cannot say if it is general to the species.
Afterthoughts: Regarding personality, someone else's will probably be very different. What I think will stands out in general is the snakey nature, and the focus on health and wellbeing.
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thanks for posting this. I have one that is on it's way and it's awesome to see what someone else has experienced with theirs so I knw a little of what to expect.
I better clean the junk food out of the cupboards before it gets here though lol. !:
I better clean the junk food out of the cupboards before it gets here though lol. !:
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You're very welcome.
It took mine (and me) a little time to settle in, but he's an awesome little guy (who's informing me to say 'Hi'.)
I don't think junk food is Amphisbaena Kryptonite exactly, with mine it's more of a 'dude, you're actually eating that???' kind of thing. Or as he so eloquently states... "Bleh!"
The coconut report is still pending the acquisition of fresh or unsweetened dried coconut, as I'm not inclined towards coconut scents, and don't think offering an Almond Joy bar would fly... :crazy:
If anything notable happens with yours, I'd love to hear about it! The more that's known about these little guys, the better. :thumbup:
It took mine (and me) a little time to settle in, but he's an awesome little guy (who's informing me to say 'Hi'.)
I don't think junk food is Amphisbaena Kryptonite exactly, with mine it's more of a 'dude, you're actually eating that???' kind of thing. Or as he so eloquently states... "Bleh!"
The coconut report is still pending the acquisition of fresh or unsweetened dried coconut, as I'm not inclined towards coconut scents, and don't think offering an Almond Joy bar would fly... :crazy:
If anything notable happens with yours, I'd love to hear about it! The more that's known about these little guys, the better. :thumbup:
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Mine is an CH SRA. CH info states really emphatically NO TREATS so will not go the coconut route. I call her A and have her vessel near my fireplace on a shell with a jade snake (told her not an offering just a reminder of what that little stone - her - is). Since keep the house cool, think near the fireplace a good idea in general for snakes. Bridged her to me before going on vacation. First time have not been ill going on this type of trip , even though it came close the first few days :frankenstein: . I know that it was A and Vit.C that did it, even though husband was ill. He has an amphis, too, that he says is male and called El... He had been ill before El arrived, so little El could do I guess.
Just feel better A is around to keep watch on physical body, especially from those nastier things that she specializes in. No sense of her size or criticism of my food. Haven't really heard her talk - just more like a good mom taking care of me ..... FF :pumpkin:
Just feel better A is around to keep watch on physical body, especially from those nastier things that she specializes in. No sense of her size or criticism of my food. Haven't really heard her talk - just more like a good mom taking care of me ..... FF :pumpkin:
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Ack! Good point regarding the coconut. It's probably meant as an association, not an offering. Edited my first post a little.
Thanks for the stories! It's good to hear about these little critters.
Thanks for the stories! It's good to hear about these little critters.
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Hi! I have one SRA Amphisbaena.
I chose this creature because 2 years ago I found myself paralysed in bed while waking up and after that discovered I had a begin of arthritis in my spine.
Whenever I took its vessel in my hands and meditate with it or I call it "telepathically", I feel a sensation of warmth in chest or abdomen.
Visually, I saw it take place firstly at my shoulders (I clearly felt a sort of "pinch" inside my bones), then inside my spine.
It has been one of my first SRA spirits and can say loudly that I am very satisfied and grateful to it.
I chose this creature because 2 years ago I found myself paralysed in bed while waking up and after that discovered I had a begin of arthritis in my spine.
Whenever I took its vessel in my hands and meditate with it or I call it "telepathically", I feel a sensation of warmth in chest or abdomen.
Visually, I saw it take place firstly at my shoulders (I clearly felt a sort of "pinch" inside my bones), then inside my spine.
It has been one of my first SRA spirits and can say loudly that I am very satisfied and grateful to it.
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Hello, I'm very new here, but I've obtained an SRA amphisbaena about two weeks ago. I got her because they help with rheaumatism which I've had in my legs ALL my life. I pop Motrin almost daily for the pain, but since she's been here, I've only taken them once (tonight)! That's so so so awesome for me, I couldn't be more happy with her! :thumbup:
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That's great Vamplvr...just remember to do your part too and eat right and exercise! Glad to hear you are doing better!
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Thanks, I'm really trying!freya wrote:That's great Vamplvr...just remember to do your part too and eat right and exercise! Glad to hear you are doing better!
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I would REALLY like an Amphisbaena! (or maybe 2 or 3!) It is on my list! They sound adorable and if they love cuddles that is even better! They could also help me with their healing abilities! :inlove:
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