I like to think coatls and imperials have flexible backs like cats and ferrets. That's why munchkin cats don't have back problems like dachshund have.
But now all I can think about is Imperials flopping around like ferrets.
I like to think coatls and imperials have flexible backs like cats and ferrets. That's why munchkin cats don't have back problems like dachshund have.
But now all I can think about is Imperials flopping around like ferrets.
I'd imagine that mirrors step on each other's tails all the time.
I'd imagine that mirrors step on each other's tails all the time.
[quote name="PixelSpiral" date="2020-01-05 01:22:52" ]
[quote name="Paladingineer" date="2020-01-04 18:05:09" ]
Spirals likely have the same issues that bug-eyed dogs like pugs often have - their eyes are so big that they are prone to getting scratched corneas and such.
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the whole faces seem rather catlike to me so id imagine theyre fine since cats are too
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Not always. Cats with smushed faces like Persians are prone to eye infections, and in serious cases, proptosis (the accidental dislocation of the eye from the socket) It's a common issue with brachycephalic animals :< (I see it a lot at the vet lab I work at.)
However, Spirals have snoots, and decent ones at that! They probably do okay eye wise!
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I bet the larger breeds are prone to hip dysplasia and degenerative back problems.
Also, I bet breeds with antlers/spines- gaolers, imps, ridgies and banescales- have to keep their spines/antlers well groomed or they get overgrown (gnarlhorn gene anyone?) But at the same time, they likely have better immunity against disease - or they weaponise their immunity to become asymptomatic carriers if they're plague- [url=https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/06/cancer-genes-help-deer-antlers-grow]as there was a study done that shows antlers/horns in ruminants are actually controlled, weaponised BONE CANCER[/url], and the genes responsible actually have CONTROL over the growth of cancer/tumours!
...I also had the mental image of imperials/pearlcatchers having their whiskers cut and stumbling into EVERYTHING until they grow back.
PixelSpiral wrote on 2020-01-05 01:22:52:
Paladingineer wrote on 2020-01-04 18:05:09:
Spirals likely have the same issues that bug-eyed dogs like pugs often have - their eyes are so big that they are prone to getting scratched corneas and such.
the whole faces seem rather catlike to me so id imagine theyre fine since cats are too
Not always. Cats with smushed faces like Persians are prone to eye infections, and in serious cases, proptosis (the accidental dislocation of the eye from the socket) It's a common issue with brachycephalic animals :< (I see it a lot at the vet lab I work at.)
However, Spirals have snoots, and decent ones at that! They probably do okay eye wise!
I bet the larger breeds are prone to hip dysplasia and degenerative back problems.
Also, I bet breeds with antlers/spines- gaolers, imps, ridgies and banescales- have to keep their spines/antlers well groomed or they get overgrown (gnarlhorn gene anyone?) But at the same time, they likely have better immunity against disease - or they weaponise their immunity to become asymptomatic carriers if they're plague-
as there was a study done that shows antlers/horns in ruminants are actually controlled, weaponised BONE CANCER, and the genes responsible actually have CONTROL over the growth of cancer/tumours!
...I also had the mental image of imperials/pearlcatchers having their whiskers cut and stumbling into EVERYTHING until they grow back.
I feel so bad for Guardians. I know that they can flatten them, but even then, their fins look really uncomfortable to lay down with. Even Galore is having a hard time. Just look at those neck plates!
Poor Snappers. They don’t have defined fingers, just very large nails like elephants. This probably makes it nearly impossible for them to hold or do things with their feet like other dragons. In addition to that, they are also landbound.
I hope it doesn’t hurt for Pearcatchers to cut their whiskers. Those suckers are so long, it would be so easy to trip on them or step on them by accident.
I wonder if male Ridgeback snoots would get in the way of anything. When eating on flat surfaces they probably have to use their claws instead of just grabbing prey with their mouths like other dragons. And what about in combat against smaller enemies? If they try to bite at small enemies they run the risk of jamming their nose into the ground or other objects. That would really hurt!
[quote name="RaineRune" date="2020-01-05 05:11:25" ]And what about in combat against smaller enemies? If they try to bite at small enemies they run the risk of jamming their nose into the ground or other objects. That would really hurt!
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stab fae with nose
RaineRune wrote on 2020-01-05 05:11:25:
And what about in combat against smaller enemies? If they try to bite at small enemies they run the risk of jamming their nose into the ground or other objects. That would really hurt!
stab fae with nose
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I've shared one of my Imperials before, and I'm doing it again.
I've shared one of my Imperials before, and I'm doing it again.
[quote name="banii" date="2020-01-05 05:20:51" ]
[quote name="RaineRune" date="2020-01-05 05:11:25" ]And what about in combat against smaller enemies? If they try to bite at small enemies they run the risk of jamming their nose into the ground or other objects. That would really hurt!
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stab fae with nose
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Now that's what I call a good dragon kabob
banii wrote on 2020-01-05 05:20:51:
RaineRune wrote on 2020-01-05 05:11:25:
And what about in combat against smaller enemies? If they try to bite at small enemies they run the risk of jamming their nose into the ground or other objects. That would really hurt!
stab fae with nose
Now that's what I call a good dragon kabob
[quote name="@Katharos" date="2020-01-05 02:30:50" ]
I like to think coatls and imperials have flexible backs like cats and ferrets. That's why munchkin cats don't have back problems like dachshund have.
But now all I can think about is Imperials flopping around like ferrets.
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They still have some pretty severe problems though.
I like to think coatls and imperials have flexible backs like cats and ferrets. That's why munchkin cats don't have back problems like dachshund have.
But now all I can think about is Imperials flopping around like ferrets.
They still have some pretty severe problems though.
not exactly anatomy but heritage: dragons descended from snappers that arent snappers themselves
do they have insomnia? are they ok???
also I imagine long dragons like spirals who if they don't move for a while get joint issues and have to do like a whole thing where they essentially pop their backs by twisting up tight since they're so flexible and cant reach their backs with such tiny arms
not exactly anatomy but heritage: dragons descended from snappers that arent snappers themselves
do they have insomnia? are they ok???
also I imagine long dragons like spirals who if they don't move for a while get joint issues and have to do like a whole thing where they essentially pop their backs by twisting up tight since they're so flexible and cant reach their backs with such tiny arms
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