Showing a Blue-Ringed Octopus to a Common Octopus - Octopus TV Room - Episode 3

Little Kevin, the Octopus Vulgaris in this video, goes through an array of emotions when he comes face to face with a blue-ringed octopus.
The only octopus to be deadly to humans, the blue-ringed octopus is found in and near coastal reefs and tidal pools in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Comprised of fours species, much is still being learned about this magnificent creature.
Like many of the videos on our channel, this one was inspired by your comments. We can't wait to hear more of your unique ideas!

[@elijahglasser1421]

Cool octopus

[@cinnalosasha]

This was so cool watching him do different things. I wish the creators would put some little blurbs in to help us understand some of the behaviors we’re seeing out of him. I wish I was an expert in octopus behavior. I really wonder what he’s doing when he curls up or walks around.

[@scootermom1791]

I would, too! In some of their videos, they put little bits of information. Not sure why they don't in all of them.

[@debbied7035]

That octopus has a nicer tv room than I do.

[@RIXRADvidz]

I wish there was a ''Love'' button, We Love Octolab TV !!

[@marymaryquitecontrary]

I always like to see how "our" octo will imitate the focus object. In this case, it's the "rings," around 1:30 and again near 2:30. Then he "walks the walk" around 3:00. I wonder if these intelligent creatures actually look forward to their time in the experiment tank. Ah, the stimulation. I like to think so, anyway.

[@angeliner59]

First he hides and then it looks to me he tries to "blend" in into his surroundings. Towards the end I think he's worked out that it's not real and sort acts rather brave! Great video!

[@stormybadtype1diabetic244]

Not only do I love this channel but I love the comments here. The best most wholesome channel in the world ever. I've never seen anyone dissing the owner or other subscribers here. Just overall 10 out of 10

[@sueg2658]

Amazing when he curled up his arms to look like rings!

[@ParxifalLDM]

I dont think he curled for imitation. I see that like a suspicious approach to something he cannot decifer. He doesnt understand why he cannot smell him so he doesnt know what he is thinking. plus he doesnt react to his movement, and keep doing a looped pattern. a strange behaviour in nature indeed, like "why dont u see me??" so he kept a cautious position, with the dominant eye in focus on the subject but the arms ready for anything that could happen. when they wrap or round up arms is because they want to reduce the occupied space and if needed use them like a "whip" ready to strike or to eject faster to run away

[@elliot_rat]

curled arms in octopi are apparently a sign of deep thought? not super sure

[@ParxifalLDM]

@@elliot_rat not deep thought but carefullness in situations not totally clear. they are rolled ready to snap or ready to protect the body. They are not extended in "reaching" It's like a boxer, they are closed to the body waiting for the opportunity. You definitely are not going around with you arrms extended while you are scared or insecure, psicologically you tend to close

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

@@ParxifalLDM close to, not closed to smarty!

[@Howlingburd19]

Why does being an octopus with all of its arms and the way it moves look like so much fun? Lol

[@clrwk]

In RGB screens there is more of green pixels, because this is how human eye works (something along these lines). You should consider Octopus point of view projecting them movies. Maybe he doesn't see anything at all?

[@mookyo9602]

2:44 when the octopus says "Oh yeah watch what I can do"!🐙✌

[@Betsy-R]

I felt like he was thinking big deal…look at me!

[@angiekyle2942]

I love octopuses, there so smart. And always watching. I still love when he put one arm up like a cats tail. I've seen him curl his tentacles like that before. But I don't know if it means anything. (Like, oh. No touching)

[@danielawilschrey7395]

Wow wie süß er das beobachtet

[@panpestowski]

I wholeheartedly object! There’s no such thing as a ’common’ octopus ;]

[@NewMessage]

Kevin must feel so underdressed.

[@patty7791]

New Message: 😋 love your observation!

[@rdvrdv8920]

I love your beautiful pet

[@llaurant7216]

Your channel reminds me of "Children of Ruin" by Adrian Tchaikovsky

[@ParxifalLDM]

He was like: @1:26 "why you not moving" " why you no react?" "what are you doing?" "why i cant smell you??" @1:33 "hmmm suspicious... better be ready for anything while watching closely with my dominant eye..." @1:48 "let's try a direct approach! heyyyy HERE I AM!!! LOOK AT MEEEEE!!! ... hmmm nope..." @2:13 "i dont get it... let me stay freeze and watch the situation for a while, there something wrong here..." @2:30 "he doesnt smell me? nor see me? what if i move?" @2:46 "...HEY! WHAT! DID HE REACT??... uhmmmm...." @2:55 - 3:20 "bah, this guy is strange,let's try one last time.... heeeeeeyyyyy heeeeereee I aaaaammm, doooooont youuuuu seeeee meeeee mooooviiiiinnnng???" @3:21 "you have so many eyes and you see NOTHING. Im outa here. bye fucker"

[@ThePrufessa]

Probably mad confused because he can't smell it

[@biteme4573]

Wow... He knows doesnt he??? I think it scared the shit out of him .. The way he just curled up and froze watched even knowing its not a real one ... Wow.. That was interesting

[@mookyo9602]

Look at 1:33 THAT'S the way every kid watch's TV! Legs tucked in eye on the screen...but the octopus is quieter much much quieter😀🐙💜✌

[@lilitharam44]

He gave about the same reaction my cats give when I try to get them interested in birds or fish on screen. Nada. I would love to see a video with a short bio on each of your octopus! Thanks!

[@bionic-tale4313]

The Blue ring octopus is either thinking of eating the common octopus or just waving hello to its fellow neighbor.

[@dianalovescolors]

Loved the ending. JUST FREESTYLING BACK AND FORTH HERE!!

[@ravenmorrigana1093]

At about 2:12, I would swear Kevin is imitating and/or teasing the blue-ring in the video. Something about the posture and way he holds his head seems that way to me.

[@user-bv3yy8sq3f]

is there any possible way to invent a type of sign language that octopi can communicate with? like maybe teach the octopus that the curling gesture he makes can be a greeting between him and the humans? i think itd be a pretty cool thing if we managed that ^ ^

[@2zwaantjes]

That blue ringed octopus is one of the weirdest animals I have ever seen, if not THE weirdest. Amazing video, I always enjoy wat you post. So much we humans don't know, amazing, thank you for all your videos!

[@stewiepid4385]

OctoPorn! Whuddup tho BAE!

[@katstorm13]

Interesting. But could I suggest not having the words so bright at the top? It made it very difficult to focus on the octopus, and also washed out the color of the tank, like an overexposed picture.

[@beehambonio3378]

2 blue ringed octupus, or the same one twice seen, around the marina in Whyalla. 1 today 15/2/21 and the day before as well. I didn't know we had them this far south. I always thought they preferred warmer areas. But then again we also have giant cuttlefish.

[@FreakinFred08]

1:34 Throwing out the gang sign: Hail Hydra

[@ralphrex9118]

This may well be my own projection, but it looks like Kevin is trying to connect. I wonder if his confinement can be considered under stimulation and he is “longing” for something more.

[@luisamadrigal4919]

Common octo: hi cousin Bule ring octo:...

[@nachannachle2706]

I live in 'Straya. The best place to meet a BRO is defo on TV, never in real life. >__

[@keithdrummond1003]

I wonder how it perceives the blue rings themselves...

[@solitudeau8188]

My 3 main things i felt like i noticed; Initially he seemed afraid i think when he curled up seeing it the first time on the right-side of the TV Then on the left side when curling up his color changed, and i felt like maybe he was trying to copy the blue ringed octopus (or blend into the colors on the TV) but couldn't quite manage it. And finally, around 3:10 he tries floating infront of the octopus to mimic its posture. I could be wrong but this is how i felt what his actions were. Interesting

[@Verity2true]

The blue ringed octopus is so deadly, can stop someone heart so quickly with their neurotoxin. I feel these common octopus have likely never seen a blue ring or they would stay the hell away when it was displaying its rings (a sign of feeling threatened). Also the blue ring has a body size of only about 10-15cm so not proportional. I think the octopus worked it out

[@dandruff7807]

Will your octopus in the aquarium go after an alaskan king crab?

[@leannvlewis]

I really enjoy these videos. & I wonder if Kevin can hear or feel sounds or vibrations of the video? Happy Valentine Day everyone.

[@owenmerrick2377]

I wonder...what would be a 'stinker' movie for an octopus?

[@angisme99]

Though these videos are interesting, learning experiences, it is not unlike the movie Vivarium where aliens held humans in unnatural conditions (void of sunlight, essential nutrients, etc.,) for observation. Are these octopuses returned to the wild?

[@shakes.dontknowwhatyergettin]

These videos would be a lot more worthwhile if you dispense with most of the editing and music. People don't need or want that stuff as much as content creators often think they do. At least an unedited version to go with it would be appreciated.

[@kerryrwalton7791]

If you look closely I think spots were appearing and the octopus was clearly going through not only a learning process but intensely observing the screen!

[@scootermom1791]

There was a part where I saw spots appearing, too, on his skin. 🙂

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

If you have any cuttlefish there at the moment, it would be intriguing to see if the response is different. I'm saying this because I believe that they're the better colour changers (? I have seen one change into checkerboard pattern and even more complex ones). I wonder if one would try to mimic the blue rings?

[@scootermom1791]

That was exactly what I thought, too. It would be really cool to see a cuttlefish's reaction to this.

[@antonikudlicki1100]

I like the background music? Could you tell me what it is?

[@great-grandmakirk8828]

At first he’s hiding then I’m pretty sure he realizes this is not real.

[@RIXRADvidz]

1:34, What's THAT Look? disappointment? disdain? arms crossed?

[@ParxifalLDM]

dominant eye on the focus, arms rounded up to be ready for anything that could happen. i see this like he doesnt understand what he is doing and why doesnt change pattern or movement. He is suspicious because in nature strange behavious translate in suspicious approach, of course. like you see someone out of the window that you dont recognize and grab a stick, he could be ok, but you know, better be ready for anything.

[@EPSTomcat11]

@octolabTV have you tried showing him octopus pr0n? Not the Japanese kind, I mean two octopuses getting it on

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

can a blue ringed octopus control its toxicity?

[@skyhiker9669]

Oh! I do love cephalopods! And... THERE IS NOTHING COMMON ABOUT THEM! 😡

[@luisamadrigal4919]

Its not because they a common its a mostly seen octopus

[@atkazowieszczekapcie5751]

❤️👌

[@michaelsanchez440]

My idea: Ink.

[@catfishcave379]

Given the deadly venom in the tiny blue-ringed octopus, do octopuses from the same region fear it, or are they immune to the venom?

[@troydalveren1448]

what is this octopus called and where did you get it

[@luisamadrigal4919]

He is little Kevin

[@lightclaw1772]

Lame that u showed him a giant one, instead of real life where a Blue Ring is smaller than a tea cup...

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

Never seen blue-ringed octopus. Guess it’s poisonous?

[@itsmeagain7825]

Deadly

[@painandsufferinginc.4025]

Venomous not poisonous

[@Leathurkatt]

It's the only cephalopod that is actually poisonous, and as such is very dangerous to humans. They may be small, but they are mighty!

[@TNaizel]

Of course it's deadly, it lives in Australia

[@itsmeagain7825]

@@TNaizel the list of things that won't kill you is very short for that country !