BajaNomad - What do you call a pet biznaga?

What do you call a pet biznaga?

bajalera - 6-21-2005 at 04:00 PM

My children and I once brought a small biznaga home from a trip to Baja California with the intent of using it for cactus candy, but got so fond of it that cutting it up would have made us feel like murderers.

So we put it in a flower pot. That's how I discovered that a cute little biznaga is an ideal household pet. Provided, of course, you don't actually try to pet it.

For starters, a biznaga doesn't curl up and die--or even wilt--it you happen to forget to water it for a couple of weeks. It never annoys you by yapping or whining when you'd prefer some peace and quiet, never slops your face with a wet tongue, doesn't rub against your legs and purr.

There's no need to toilet train or buy special food, and unless you live to be 200 a biznaga won't outgrow the pot you put it in. Collecting biznagas seems to be considered a felony these days, but I'm thinking of taking my chances anyway.

Lera

Something to do

jrbaja - 6-21-2005 at 04:03 PM

with the Santiago Zoo!

David K - 6-21-2005 at 07:08 PM

They grow up!

David K - 6-21-2005 at 07:11 PM

But remain friendly!

[Edited on 6-22-2005 by David K]

David K - 6-21-2005 at 07:14 PM

This one (overlooking Agua Caliente Canyon hot springs) was over 6 feet tall!

Eli - 6-21-2005 at 07:58 PM

Thanks Leara, the was a resonable and fun read, you have an excellent point there. And David, thanks for some pictures to take me home on this cold rainy night in Oaxaca.

yankeeirishman - 6-21-2005 at 08:13 PM

Hey...are there many varities of this Biznaga ? NICE shots Guru....

David K - 6-21-2005 at 08:35 PM

The top photo was taken last November on the road from El Rosario (El Castillo) up past La Vibora to Sauzalito....

The second was taken by jide of me next to the big fellow, north of Arroyo Parral http://vivabaja.com/404

The third was during the same trip with jide, in Agua Caliente canyon.

Neal Johns - 6-21-2005 at 09:10 PM

What do you call it? By its name of course, Spikey!
Every plant deserves a name. How else can you expect an answer when you talk to it?

archi - 7-2-2005 at 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bajalera
Collecting biznagas seems to be considered a felony these days, but I'm thinking of taking my chances anyway.

Lera

actually, IT IS A FELONY, if you get caught transporting endemic plants or wildlife, it can cost you at least 6 months in jail and a nice fine, that will make you think twice before you start robbing again.
(robbing is correct, 'cause you are taking home something that DOES NOT BELONG TO YOU)

bajajudy - 7-3-2005 at 07:09 AM

This guy will get you if you take his cacti

[Edited on 7-3-2005 by bajajudy]

bajalera - 7-3-2005 at 02:42 PM

Welcome to the Nomad board, archi! Your first post has deterred me from embarking on a Life of Crime.

Careful Lera!

Tucker - 7-3-2005 at 02:48 PM

The squat team may come check your cactus!

elizabeth - 7-3-2005 at 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by archi

Quote:

Originally posted by bajalera
Collecting biznagas seems to be considered a felony these days, but I'm thinking of taking my chances anyway.

Lera

Actually archi, it isn't robbery. It might be theft, but robbery requires that you take something from the person of another by threats, force, or fear.

Tucker !!!!

frizkie - 7-3-2005 at 11:09 PM

"The Squat Team" ..... :lol:

You're such a funny guy..... :yes: