#amongus husbandry

[kunabee]

Some of you may remember when I posted about having amongi and clowns in the same space and raising them together, that was about a year ago now. I managed to find the post - May 23rd of last year. So. Wow. I'm timely xD Let's have an update, shall we?

I currently have a cat, an amongus, and a clown all in the same household. The babies that Mama 'Mongus (I've basically named her that, although she has many nicknames lmao) had have all gone to responsible homes that know how to care for amongi (with only one first-time owner, the rest all being experienced), but she's stayed with me.

The clown also has stayed with me. I took him to a clown-specific vet far too long after acquiring him (simply because finding an affordable specialist was... a Task and a half) and discovered he's a Party/Pierrot mix (and other things too, but most prominently those two). I was intending on rehoming him, since I was like "ok there is NO WAY I could manage a Pierrot as a first time owner", plus I have Mama Mongus and my cat to think about, but, uh...

Generally, my clown, cat, and amongus are all kept separate. There are prey drives at work, and while the amongus is a standard size (she's 3'6") she is still about a foot and a half shorter than the clown and my cat is also small, comparatively. HOWEVER. They're also... attached to each other??? Like, my cat enjoys being pet by the clown and she and Mama Mongus like to play together. At first I thought Mama Mongus was attacking my cat (I know cat body language, not amongus body language), but - NOPE.

And Mama Mongus enjoys doing 'tasks' around the clown's environment (a pretty simple and a bit-too-small tbh circus tent, I'm working on expanding it) and the clown loves to entertain Mama Mongus. Both of them enjoy having the other person in their space, which makes sense as Mama Mongus is a crewmate and both clowns and crewmates are social species who hate being alone.

AGAIN - I don't allow Cinnamon (cat), Mama Mongus (amongus), or Pierre (clown) to spend time with each other without supervision. BUT all 3 ask (indicate nonverbally to me) that they want to hang out with each other. AND Pierre and Mama Mongus both seem pretty attached to me??? I have fallen asleep in their enclosures before and woken up to a cuddle session, and Pierre especially has indicated being lonely when I'm elsewhere in the house where he can't go (because it's Cinnamon's or Mama Mongus's space but I can't actively observe them).

I'm also currently researching into getting a second clown, but Pierre hasn't seemed interested in other clowns in the 2 rescues we've visited. From what I researched, amonguses are able to be by themselves so long as they get lots of social interaction, and as a disabled individual without a job I can provide that lol. But if it is necessary I WILL absolutely pick up a second crewmate, Mama Mongus seems interested in images of crewmates at least. Pierre however has displayed no interest in clowns of any other species (except one teacup that he seemed to either find cute or want to eat, unsure).

Mama Mongus has also seen a vet and gotten a clean bill of health, and I'm trying to reach out to some experts on amongi and on clowns to see if all the positive interactions between the two means I can combine their spaces and trust them to not cause chaos or if I need to continue to monitor closely. Like is it because they're lonely??? do they genuinely like each other???

I wish they could just tell me what's up in a way that I can clearly understand, I know they're TRYING to tell me what they want but aaaa ;-;

(The previous post, for reference)

[wandering-forestss]

rest in peace to the amongus husbandry blogs. those were fun

[yipyap-county]

super hyperfixated rn on amongus of all things. little bean guys :(

[mieltelecheycrema]

what is up with the skin creatures man? this is the second fandom i’ve been in that has done it.

[werewolfcave]

hey, NoMoreAmongusHusbandry Anon here. NO MORE AMONGUS HUSBANDRY

Also, i dont know why i called you Komaru. i couldnt remember any of your other names at the moment. Im not even Izurucoded its very funny to me

OH THEN THIS ISNT LOKI????

[puppycharmz]

two more observed behavious of the tbh mother and her amongus. she seems especially fond of not letting it out of her sight and carries it around everywhere.

turns out she is also not fond of sweaters for the colder months

[roadsidefool]

TBH creature on the way to the pound

[greeblen]

Amongus mothers do NOT give live birth. In the wild, among us mothers carry their young on their heads. They have ALSO been seen carrying eggs in nests on their heads. If you put two and two together, then clearly Amongi create a nest to lay their eggs in, and then carry that nest on their heads until they hatch. Depending on the size of the litter, the mother will then continue to carry the young on their head, or have them follow close behind. In the unfortunate event that one of the eggs remains infertile, the mourning mother will then wear the unborn yolk of the egg on her head. They are one of the few mammals that do in fact lay eggs, please do not discredit them by saying they give live birth.

[caring-for-crewmates]

how long does it take for a bean to grow up

Amongus babies reach maturity after about one year. They stay cute forever, though!

[kunabee]

Hey what's the verdict on raising both amongi and clowns? Do they get along okay? What about imposters, are they dangerous to clowns the same way they are to amongi?

What's the information here?

[enns-amongus-corner]

Some were wondering what happened to baby Coral { aka Blitz }

Well, Horace was more than happy to rock her to sleep!

Meanwhile I was able to sneak a picture before he realized I was there 👉👈

[the-amongi-shelter]

It's come to my attention that people have been adopting more minis lately, from pet stores and breeders- which, if they're reputable, isn't an issue- but they do this because they don't know how big amongi get.

Please remember that the average height of an amongus is 3'6. They don't stay tiny, less than a foot tall, fit in your hand minis forever, and if they are that size they're likely under a year old and will start growing very fast- amongi stop being minis at age 3. So many amongi have wound up in shelters instead of what could have been a loving home because the owner didn't realize they'd be getting a pet potentially as tall as a first grader.

As well, amongi can live for 50 years, and longer lifespans have occasionally been recorded- they really are a big commitment. They're not something to get a little kid for a present like a cat or a dog or a goldfish. They're not something you keep in an enclosure all the time like a reptile. The closest match to a more "traditional" pet would maybe be a bird; birds are much smaller, yes, but they're out of their birdcage frequently, they can get very loud and annoying when they want to, they will make a mess of everything they can pick up (whether it's an impostor sabotaging or a crewmate trying to do a task where there isn't one).

Make sure you know what you're getting into. Please don't buy amongi on a whim, they're an incredible commitment and they're not a cute, small, well-behaved pet you can just put in a cage all day and look at.

-mod imp

[lonetravelertheory]

Hrng I'm dummy thicc and the clap of my ass cheeks as I climb through the air vents is hella sus

[werewolfcave]

sorry for freaking out about amongus husbandry im very tired i hope you have a good day komaru

Thank you Izuru

[goodnightwindy]

been reading up on amongus care for an hour now. theres just one thing i couldnt figure out : how do i make a comfortable bed for liam's amongus

[unknownzapy]

Authors Note: Info dumping on what an Among Us Species would be like (my take on them at least). Constructive Criticism is welcome, just don’t be a jerk about it 👍🏼. Questions and Reblogs are greatly appreciated!

Alternate Universe Name

Bug Meat Universe created by @unknownzapy.

AU name suggested by @timefospookies.

Planet

The Planet they all live on is called “Pavolla”, chose this name on an online generator so I doubt it has any real meaning to it. It’s inhabitants are called Pavillians.

Pavolla is 10,055 miles (16,182 km) wide and It has one planetary ring around it which is made primarily of ice and gas. It’s Day Length is 22 hours long and the sky color is Blue with the Night Length being 12 hours and the sky color is Indigo; The Year has 463 Earth days. The Planet is covered with 25% Land and 85% Water, 30% of the Water being considered Deep Sea Level and 55% of the Water being considered Surface Water. Pavolla entirely is suitable for Earth-based life.

The Temperatures vary intensely across the year and seasons, with a large difference between the hottest and coldest seasons. Temperature Range is, for Low, -9 °C (15.8 °F) and, for High, 20 °C (68 °F) with an Average Temperature Range being 5.5 °C (41.9 °F).

The Planet has Three Moons that are three times bigger than Earth’s moon, all three of them being on the North end of Pavolla and being clustered together, but not fused with each other. Separately, They’re called: Styx, Pasiphae, and Thrymr.

Crew Mates

Physical Description

Lumanine have four (4) arms, two (2) legs, and a long, powerful tail with their entire bodies covered with smooth, hairless, and flexible yet tough skin with varied colors and designs mainly consisting of Red, Dark Blue, Dark Green, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Black, White, Purple, Brown, Cyan, Lime, Maroon, Rose, Banana, Gray, Tan, and Coral. They have pointed ears; their hearing is perhaps the best of all known species thus far. They have two (2) curved antennae placed on their head right above the eyes; They use their antennae to hear higher frequencies/vibrations than normally in wherever location they are currently in to avoid potential predators and when in search for food.

They have a dorsal fin at the tip of their tail with two (2) extra fins on their forearms and a spiky ridge of a darker shade of their skin going down their back which halts at the center with one (1) flat but firm fin at the middle of their backs and the ridge continues downward to their tails. Some are usually seen with their two (2) upper arms, whereas others are shown with all four (4) contracted arms. It’s also noted that, when they’re aging older and older, they tend to molt any dead skin cells and their respective color starts to fade in time.

Lifespans/Height

Newborns (0-12 Months Old) are sized at 73.66 CM (2 FT, 5 IN.)

Toddlers (1-3 Years Old) are sized at 101.6 CM (3 FT, 4 IN.)

Children (3-6 Years Old) are sized at 119.38 CM (3 FT, 11 IN.)

Adolescents (9-13 Years Old) are sized at 129.54 CM (4 FT, 3 IN.)

Young Adults (20-29 Years Old) are sized at 177.8 CM (5 FT, 10 IN.)

Middle Adults (30-50 Years Old) are sized at 195.58 CM (6 FT, 5 IN.)

Full Adults (60-65 Years Old) are sized at 226.06 CM (7 FT, 5 IN.)

Elders (70 to 85 Years Old) are sized at 231.14 CM (7 FT, 7 IN.)

Ancient (85+ Years Old) are sized at 238.76 CM (7 FT, 10 IN.)

Common Lifespan: 180-185 Years Old.

Behavior

Lumanines are peace-loving creatures who live both underwater and on land, adaptive to both worlds. They are a very social species and they live with other Lumanines in groups of between ten (10) and thirty (30) others; They have a very laid-back, calm temperament and their friendliness even extends to many other species.

One of the parents of baby Lumanine stay with their young for six to eight years, teaching them where to find food, what and how to eat, how to avoid predators and the technique for building a sleeping nest/personal home; This extends to orphaned animals both on land and sea. Baby Lumanine clings to his/her/their parent’s stomach, side, or back while they move throughout any area.

Since they are extremely docile in nature, they aren’t completely immune to showing signs of hostility. As such, they’re shown to act incredibly aggressive towards anyone or anything that threatens their children, home, or themselves, going as far as to brutally kill said offender(s) if deemed necessary.

Biological Sex Ratio

50% Female

50% Male

Common Amount of Children: 3-5.

Diet

Fish (Any Size), Reptiles, Mollusks, Small Mammals, Flowers, Seeds (Any Kind), Shrubs, Herbs, Vegetables, Fruits, Birds, Algae, Seaweed.

Abilities

Superhuman strength, speed, and agility.

Skilled hand-to-hand combat with two (2) or four (4) arms.

Retractable antennae and lower pair of arms.

Highly flexible body.

Super-sensitive hearing.

Scientific Name/Animal Name/Species Name

Melanotaenia Dipnoi Caelifera

Rainbow Lung Insect

Lumanine

Imposters

Physical Description

Vursealeon are made after his, her, or their body is severely weakened by extreme conditions, such as malnourishment and freezing weather, their outer skin begins to harden incredibly to protect themselves. They then proceed to have an extreme hunger for their own kind and eat any sort of meat that is deemed edible, even devouring venomous/poisonous animals and chunks of his, her, or their own body if necessary.

Vursealeon still retain a majority of their former bodies of being Lumanine, however the only differences are that they are able to retract their spines and perform violent actions that they weren’t physically able to do as a Lumanine. They are not able to preform molting since they now have an exoskeleton, deeming it impossible; although they do spread hard minerals across their body to sharpen their physical defenses as a way to prevent an animal biting through their exoskeleton. They are also seen with sharp spikes starting at the base of the neck that runs all the way down to the tail.

Lifespan/Height

Newborns (0-12 Months Old) are sized at 73.66 CM (2 FT, 5 IN.)

Toddlers (1-3 Years Old) are sized at 101.6 CM (3 FT, 4 IN.)

Children (3-6 Years Old) are sized at 119.38 CM (3 FT, 11 IN.)

Adolescents (9-13 Years Old) are sized at129.54 CM (4 FT, 3 IN.)

Young Adults (20-29 Years Old) are sized at 177.8 CM (5 FT, 10 IN.)

Middle Adults (30-50 Years Old) are sized at 195.58 CM (6 FT, 5 IN.)

Full Adults (60-65 Years Old) are sized at 226.06 CM (7 FT, 5 IN.)

Elders (70 to 85 Years Old) are sized at 231.14 CM (7 FT, 7 IN.)

Ancient (85+ Years Old) are sized at 238.76 CM (7 FT, 10 IN.)

Common Lifespan: 180-190 Years Old.

Behavior

They are seen as significantly more aggressive and prone to being hostile than their docile counterparts; preying on their food and other organisms by disguising their physical bodies to be their former selves or as a Lumanine before killing them. Vursealeon are, understandably, vengeful individuals who go to extreme lengths to feel “alive” once more, a majority of these Vursealeon are sadistic (low and/or high), masochistic (low and/or high), nihilistic, highly intelligent, and, most indefinitely, dare devils.

It is incredibly rare, but possible, for a Vursealeon to feel sympathy and affection, albeit obsessive or possessive. They are additionally sensitive to low-frequency vibrations, thus they “hear” mostly earth-borne, rather than aquatic and aerial, sound waves.

Vursealeon are lone creatures, although they do hunt in groups no more than seven (7) and protect their children and each other if threatened by a different species. Additionally, Vursealeon can live in both land and water just like Lumanine.

Biological Sex Ratio

50% Female

50% Male

Common Amount of Children: 1-2.

Diet

Amphibians, Fish, Crabs, Clams, Mussels, Sea Urchins, Lobsters, Insects, Sharks, Zebras, Small Hippos, Porcupines, Birds, Crocodiles, Lumanine, other Vursealeon.

Abilities

Shapeshifting.

Retractable claws, antennae, spines, and lower pair of arms.

Superhuman strength, speed, agility, and durability.

Skilled hand-to-hand combat with four (4) arms.

Highly flexible exoskeleton and body.

Super-sensitive hearing.

Enhanced Weapon Proficiency (I.e. Guns, Knives.) [VeryLow to Very High varies between Vursealeon].

Scientific Name/Animal Name/Species Name

Fictus Caelifera Nephropidae

Fake Insect Lobster

Vursealeon

References + Credits

Lungfish, Grasshopper, Among Us Game, Alex Ries YT, Rainbow Fish, Nephropidae.

Tag List

@badger-stream , @simpformoonkight , @breadaton , @timefospookies , @spooky-donut-ghost-house , @blueemberthefox

Author’s Note

PHEW- That was a lot to write down these past few weeks. Whoever comes across this post, I hoped you enjoyed it as much as I wrote it. If you would like to make content related to this AU, please tag me for credits and so that I can like your post(s) as well 😊! Like I said, constructive criticism is welcome and so are reblogs and questions.