Hoopoe Posted April 30, 2005 #101 Share Posted April 30, 2005 If it hasnt happened already reports of Greeks being attacked by 200 ft squid are common what do you think? 597812[/snapback] Ahmmm... Well, you know scientists seriously doubt that any squid or octopus be strong enough to actually raise its tentacles, and so attack anything out of the water. There were as well 'reports' of Greeks being chased by centaurs, of people going to Hades and back, of women breeding with bulls, of men bearing childern in their tights... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnSide Posted April 30, 2005 #102 Share Posted April 30, 2005 Merged Giant Squids topic. There's ALOT of information in this topic with regards to Giant, and the rarer cousins the Colossal. In truth, Giant Squids have been found, alive. The babies that Falco talked about, captured by Dr. O'Shea on the discovery channel voyage 'Searching for Giants'. But more often than not the specimens of dead GS are actually hooked in the nets of fishermen, and when brought up, are still barely alive. The change in atmospheres is what kills them off so quickly, and out of the water they do die within minutes, but they have been seen alive. A better question would be, will we ever see them in their natural habitat, which would actually be no less than 30-50 atmospheres down, at least a depth of 350-600 feet i'd say. But most likely much much further. Yes, i do believe as our technology advances and our deep sea exploration increases, chance encounters will occur. Although, i'd feel very sorry for the poor soul who went deep sea diving in a mini-sub and was spotted by a Giant Squid.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucidElement Posted June 22, 2005 #103 Share Posted June 22, 2005 that looks real to me man, but that thing is GINORMOUS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyHarry Posted June 22, 2005 #104 Share Posted June 22, 2005 It's not a Cryptid in any sense. It's as real as Lions and Dogs, it has classification etc etc. 534033[/snapback] LIONS ARE REAL!?! Anyways, there is a fakie of a giant octopi in my colection, lemme get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnSide Posted June 23, 2005 #105 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Cool. Don't see what it has to do with the topic though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byuu94 Posted June 23, 2005 #106 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I'd just like to say that no one has a great white shark in captivity, let alone a giant squid. I think that the change in pressure kills some of them, but salinity of the water as well as temperature changes may also play a roll. Sometimes when currents change many Archeteutis wash up on nearby shores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conspiracy Posted June 23, 2005 #107 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Those are amazing Maybe possible explantions for some sea monsters? 533789[/snapback] its believed that the giant squid are the culprits for the Kraken Myth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyHarry Posted June 24, 2005 #108 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Cool. Don't see what it has to do with the topic though. 693174[/snapback] Thought it might look cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apocalyptic Cryptid Posted June 24, 2005 #109 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Giant cephalapods...oh dude.. that is like my dream....its like the cutest creature IN THE WORLD super-sized...yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim Shadow Posted June 24, 2005 #110 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Boy, at least that "Exocell" was a hoax! I was scared for a minute there! OK, you squidologists, how long do they estimate these giant squid and colossal squid live? Do they continue to grow as long as they live, or do they reach a maximum size in early adulthood and stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunartix Posted June 24, 2005 #111 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I'd just like to say that no one has a great white shark in captivity, let alone a giant squid. I think that the change in pressure kills some of them, but salinity of the water as well as temperature changes may also play a roll. Sometimes when currents change many Archeteutis wash up on nearby shores. captive great white This story is few months old, and I seem to remember that the shark was released after killing a tankmate, but no story I found mentions any such release. Anyone know if they've still got it or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyHarry Posted June 24, 2005 #112 Share Posted June 24, 2005 (edited) Who want's to see a cheesie giant squid!?! Edited June 24, 2005 by CrazyHarry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnSide Posted June 24, 2005 #113 Share Posted June 24, 2005 OK, you squidologists, how long do they estimate these giant squid and colossal squid live? Do they continue to grow as long as they live, or do they reach a maximum size in early adulthood and stop? 695555[/snapback] I'm not sure about their life expectancy. However it's theorised that like clams and species of mollusks they simply never cease growing their entire lives, and continue to grow larger and larger until death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babayagafamiliar Posted June 25, 2005 #114 Share Posted June 25, 2005 (edited) That is scary. Glad it's not real Cool if something like that was in GTA SA 533853[/snapback] amazing that I just had that thought the other day when I hijacked a boat and was stuck in the middle of the ocean with the weird shrooms about. Also consp, old viking sailors used to say that sea monsters were a sign of bad storms coming up and they were right because before a storm the air can twist normal animal into a freaky scary image (ie: a seal's head can turn into a sea serpent). There's a cool story of a group of vikings that saw a "Kraken" (giant/collosal squid) get stuck on some rocks, and it couldn't get out. The squid was so huge that when the body started rotting, you could smell it one mile or so away. Edited June 25, 2005 by babayagafamiliar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
femaleg33k Posted December 8, 2006 #115 Share Posted December 8, 2006 *shakes head* Where to start, where to start. 5 points to the first person who explains the main difference, disreguarding the bigger size, between a Colossal and Giant Squid. First off, hello and i'm new to the site, and second off, the main differences i can recall off hand is that the colossal squid (i believe) had a larger beak, also as you had stated, disreguarding the size, the other main difference is that within the suckers (what are they called again? lol) are hooks, they "apparently" penetrate the skin then the suction holds on to you, the big scars that you see on whales within the sucker holes are gashes, and these are what causes them. although even cooler, is that when these hooks are in the skin they i guess you can call it "rotate" causing even more damage. although it is quite a shame that no one has actually caught these in their natural habitat. it makes you wonder, birthing, mating, feeding... quite a shame we have yet to encounter this. Oh, and i believe you owe me 5 points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptorial Posted December 8, 2006 #116 Share Posted December 8, 2006 I'm surprised no one has said a single word on this thread about the first giant squid adult captured on film recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SATUROS OF THE MARS CLAN Posted December 8, 2006 #117 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Cool do you have a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjashoes Posted December 8, 2006 #118 Share Posted December 8, 2006 As amazing as these creatures are they are food for the true king of the seas, the sperm whale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Onyx~ Posted December 8, 2006 #119 Share Posted December 8, 2006 First off, hello and i'm new to the site, and second off, the main differences i can recall off hand is that the colossal squid (i believe) had a larger beak, also as you had stated, disreguarding the size, the other main difference is that within the suckers (what are they called again? lol) are hooks, they "apparently" penetrate the skin then the suction holds on to you, the big scars that you see on whales within the sucker holes are gashes, and these are what causes them. although even cooler, is that when these hooks are in the skin they i guess you can call it "rotate" causing even more damage. although it is quite a shame that no one has actually caught these in their natural habitat. it makes you wonder, birthing, mating, feeding... quite a shame we have yet to encounter this. Oh, and i believe you owe me 5 points Welcome to UM, Femaleg33k!!!...This thread is a tad-bit old...you might think about opening-up a new thread on this subject on: "the differences between Colossal and Giant Squid"....*Awards Fem 5 points and a trophy for Squid-info MVP*....I hope you open that thread soon, I'd love to comment on it......and again, welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnSide Posted December 8, 2006 #120 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Oh, and i believe you owe me 5 points Well, while you are quite right, i did say i'd award 5 points to the first person who could tell the difference. And you're, well, about a year late. But i'll give you 2 points for the right answers, 1 point for reviving my favourite thread, and 1 point as an extra welcome to the site. I'm surprised no one has said a single word on this thread about the first giant squid adult captured on film recently. There was a different extensive topic devolted to the first captured images of a live Giant Squid. It was quite exciting. A year ago now though. Here's some caps of the japanese video footage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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