#biopet lore

[cyberwhumper]

what happens to biopets when they get old?

Biopets, similarly to rats, don't really show external signs of old age the way humans do. Their appearance will remain the same throughout their entire lifespan, even if their internal organs do age and fail. Biopets, on average, do not live as long as a human does.

It really is up to their owner to decide how to handle a biopet's last years.

[cyberwhumper]

How big can a biopet get?

The current tallest line of biopets released clocks in at about 6'0 / 180 ish cm. We await eagerly the release of Kalavinka's XL line, speculated to be in the 6'5 / 195 cm and up range!

[cyberwhumper]

Are there common diseases to biopets? Can they contaminate humans?

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Typically illnesses that affect mutts also affect biopets! They are not able to contaminate humans.

There is, however, a lot of speculation in the scientific community about when exactly these diseases are expected to evolve or mutate into strains that will be able to affect humans, and what measures should be taken once it does happen.

Rumors about the latest biopet diseases to contaminate humans and the possible weaponization of the strains are also a popular subject for sensationalist article writers and conspiracy theorists alike.

[cyberwhumper]

Heyy I started working on that oc, I didn't draw it yet, and nothing is completely set in stone lol.

But I wrote a little in this post I made. I wanted to ask if you could read the blue part, and tell me if it's possible on the universe your making...

Btw how do you call the caretakers and whumpers? Are they scientists or just like, tutors/ trainers?

Oh and are biopets expensive? Or is it a fairly common thing to have at home, like a dog or a parrot?

Heyyy!!!! I read your post and I'm super excited to see the direction you're planning for his story!!!

The blue part you wrote is very possible in-universe, you did an awesome job at making everything work so well!

Caretakers and whumpers (and even whumpees, to some extent) don't have set names in universe, since it's possible for a trainer to be a whumper or a caretaker, or even a biopet can be a whumper to another biopet if they get into scuffs! As such the jobs in the universe aren't limited to a specific role, if that makes sense.

Typically there are a few roles associated with biopet ownership. Owners, pets, trainers, breeders, sellers, veterinarians, collectors, etc. There are even annual shows and competitions in which the latest biopet limited gene runs are auctioned off. These limited runs are very coveted and known to reach astronomical prices.

As far as price goes, biopets are a luxury item so they are typically only affordable to the upper end of the upper middle class and above. However, their value is determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: provenance, gene availability, training, etc. Pets from breeders under the Kalavinka Entertainment conglomerate are the utmost symbol of luxury and wealth, and go for insane amounts. For the uber-rich there is also the possibility of ordering a custom made pet to their specifications. Those are not available to the general public in any regard, and one typically needs connections to even have the possibility of acquiring one of these.

On the other end of the scale there are what biopet owners refer to as "biotoys", counterfeit unbranded animals with lower pedigree and dubious provenance, who are bred to emulate the latest trends in biopet releases. Conditions at the breeding and training facilities for those counterfeits are typically incredibly poor and they have a higher likelihood to display behavioral and health issues as a result. The higher the fidelity the more they typically sell for, albeit at considerably lesser price point than a certified biopet. For families who really want a biopet but can't afford one, biotoys are a still expensive but much more viable option!

[cyberwhumper]

Can I make a biopet oc?

Of course!

I'd appreciate it if you tagged me or tagged it as something I can find because I'd love to see and reblog!!!! I can't wait to see what you make!