bajalera
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What do you call a pet biznaga?
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
\"Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest never happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.\" -
Mark Twain
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jrbaja
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Something to do
with the Santiago Zoo!
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David K
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They grow up!
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David K
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But remain friendly!
[Edited on 6-22-2005 by David K]
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David K
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This one (overlooking Agua Caliente Canyon hot springs) was over 6 feet tall!
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Eli
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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.
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yankeeirishman
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Hey...are there many varities of this Biznaga ? NICE shots Guru....
What control freaks there are here. Don\'t believe that post you just read!
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David K
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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.
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Neal Johns
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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?
My motto:
Never let a Dragon pass by without pulling its tail!
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archi
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| 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)
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bajajudy
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This guy will get you if you take his cacti
[Edited on 7-3-2005 by bajajudy]
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bajalera
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Welcome to the Nomad board, archi! Your first post has deterred me from embarking on a Life of Crime.
\"Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest never happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.\" -
Mark Twain
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Tucker
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Careful Lera!
The squat team may come check your cactus!
\"I think it would be a good idea.\"
-- Mahatma Gandhi, when asked what he thought of Western civilization
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elizabeth
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| 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, 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) |
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.
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frizkie
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Tucker !!!!
"The Squat Team" ..... 
You're such a funny guy.....
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