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Post by Wolf D. Plasma on Sept 30, 2013 21:09:59 GMT -5
Hello, and welcome to the Wormcat Adoption Center!
You may be wondering to yourself now; what on earth is a wormcat? Well, surprisingly enough, the description itself is a very simple one ^.^ Wormcats are interesting creatures that seem to be a mix between an earthworm and a domestic house cat, but their personalities are much more like cats, I can assure you ^.^
Unlike most cats though, who seem to treat you like their slave, Wormcats are very loyal and social creatures, preferring the company of their owner and any other animal that happens to be in the family, especially members of their own kind.
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Post by Wolf D. Plasma on Sept 30, 2013 21:37:57 GMT -5
The BreedsCurrently, there are three breeds of Wormcat that are available to the public. There may be more in the future, so keep an eye out ^.^ Domestic BreedsIn general, the domestic Wormcat is a fairly small animal, the biggest they get being around the size of a medium-large dog, and most of the time they're usually a lot smaller than that, their average size being that of a Maine Coon. They are very feline in the face, and they even have whiskers. Their jaws have tooth-like edges to them and are small compared to their mouths and do not extend. The jaws are strong, but their jaw strength is lacking. Claws are retractable, but they should be trimmed regularly to keep them at a healthy, safe length. Domestic Wormcats have very similar behaviors to cats, and their level of intelligence is around the same. To compare to human intelligence, they are about as smart as a six- or seven-year-old. While they're incapable of human speech, you can teach them to understand you and teach them to leave your furniture alone and maybe perform tricks if they are willing. Some owners are even capable of getting around the language barrier and have conversations with their wormcats; owners learn to understand the speech and body language of the wormcat, and the wormcat learns the owner's language. Domestic Short-HairThe Domestic Short-hair Wormcat is the first ever domestic breed of the Wormcat produced, and therefore it is also the most common. The "hair" on their legs and head are short and soft like a short-haired cat's, albeit somewhat coarse like dog fur on some individuals. Domestic Long-Hair (currently unavailable) The Domestic Long-hair is the second breed of Wormcat to be produced. On a Long-hair, the "hair" on the legs and head are much longer (usually around more than twice the length) than their short-haired cousins, giving them a somewhat shaggy appearance. On the head it gives them much longer hair on the cheeks and a goatee of sorts on the chin. In addition to the legs and head, the long hair grows along the belly, starting from the top of the neck and going all the way down to about halfway up the tail. The tip of the tail is completely covered with setae, giving it a sort of lion-tail fur bob of sorts. Wild Wormcats (currently unavailable) Wild Wormcats are very different from their domestic counterparts. For one thing, wild Wormcats are huge, averaging around the size of a medium-sized adult horse at the shoulder. For another thing, the head is quite a bit different as well. Wild Wormcats do not have a feline face; they do not have a muzzle, their nose is composed of two slits, and they lack whiskers. They're jaws, while the mouth is closed, are small enough to fit inside their mouth with no real issue, and when the mouth opens, the jaws extend to make the entire mouth larger and wider on a vertical scale. The jagged, tooth-like edges of the jaws are larger more blunt to accommodate a stronger jaw strength. Even a juvenile is capable of snapping a moose's leg without much issue. Wild Wormcats, in addition to being a great deal bigger and stronger, are also highly intelligent. Much like humans, they are a sapient species that are self-aware and capable of intelligent thoughts on the same or higher level as adult humans, depending on the individual. Again, they are not capable of human speech, but you can teach them how to understand it, and if you are patient, you can also teach them how to write, but this, as they cannot hold pencils and have to use their claws, is recommended over soft, manipulable surfaces, such as sand or clay. If you don't have patience for it, then learn how they communicate so you guys can communicate with each other about feelings and such. Because of their size, strength and intelligence, it is recommended that you have a great understanding of behaviors of the species and how to house one, and not to treat them like pets. The wild Wormcats like being treated as members of the family like they are in the wild; let them know their place, but don't treat them like children or slaves. Alpha WormcatsAlpha Wormcats are even larger and more dangerous than an adult wild Wormcat, getting to sizes that are equivalent to that of a Clydesdale or Shire Horse. The alpha Wormcats serve as leaders in wild clans; two together create a lead breeding pair for an emerging clan. In captivity, they need to be treated with even more respect than a regular adult, not just because of their size and danger, but because they see themselves as leaders and they must be taught that you also hold the same amount of power they do. This can prove challenging because of the shear size difference between you and the alpha and the natural stubbornness all alphas seem to be born with. As such, the alpha Wormcats are even more difficult and challenging to handle than a regular adult and do not make good companions for the average caretaker. These Wormcats will only be distributed to people I feel are capable of handling one, and they will never be available to the public. More breeds to come in the future ^.^ Breeding and How it Works
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Post by Wolf D. Plasma on Sept 30, 2013 21:44:36 GMT -5
Premades
Premade Customs
Unclaimed Offspring
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Post by Wolf D. Plasma on Sept 30, 2013 21:44:52 GMT -5
Order forms Well, there are quite a few ways to acquire one,and that is through customs, premades, and breedings ^.^ Be sure to fill these in correctly, or I won't be able to give them too you! Purchasing Premade Customs or Unclaimed Offspring[b]Username:[/b] [b][/b] CustomsCurrently unlimited, but this may change in the future. [b]Breed:[/b] [b]Base Color:[/b] [b]Eye Color:[/b] [b]Nose Color:[/b] [b]Inner Ear:[/b] [b]Body Markings:[/b] [b]Reference:[/b] (Especially if you want the markings done right) [b]Payment:[/b] Wild WormcatsCannot be customized. Limited to one per every other day per person. (Like, if you order one on Monday, you can order another one on Wednesday and so on.) [b]Userame:[/b] [b]Payment:[/b] BreedingsCurrently limited to two per person per order post, but this may change in the future. Please note that while breedings are free, you must buy any kits that are produced within two weeks after they are born. Any that are not wanted or not purchased in time will go up for public sale for anyone to purchase. You may not breed again until the pending litters are dealt with. [b]Parent 1:[/b] [b]Parent 2:[/b] [b]Breeds:[/b]
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Post by Wolf D. Plasma on Mar 10, 2014 16:29:07 GMT -5
Species Facts and Information It is not necessary to read through the entire thing as most of this has no bearing on the actual acquiring of a Wormcat. It is only necessary if you wish to roleplay them, as this information regards how they work and function as a species.
External Anatomy
Size
Body The body of a Wormcat is long, slender, and extremely flexible, capable of twisting into insane loops, change size, and even stretch itself out farther than any other animal can. This is due to having two different types of voluntary muscles; the longitudinal and circular muscles. The longitudinal muscles act in shortening and elongating the animal, while the circular muscles act in reducing and expanding the body cavity. This is extremely helpful out in the wild, as it allows the animal to reach tall branches on trees for otherwise hard-to-reach prey.
Hair Contrary to what breed names say, Wormcats do not possess hair or fur. Instead, the animal has redefined setae. On an earthworm, setae are used to anchor the animal into the soil as it moves to help further it along. On a Wormcat, the original purpose was for better camouflage during the generations for when they weren't the apex predator. Now that they are, and no longer have any predators, the setae serve more of a
Internal Anatomy
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