New Plastic Cuttlefish Toy

We're very excited to have a new cuttlefish in the store! We once had a cuttlefish that we liked very much, and so did our customers. Unfortunately, as often happens, just when everyone was showing their appreciation by buying them, the old cuttlefish was discontinued by its manufacturer. This often happens because our specialty online store (realistic animals) attracts customers like you who love animals and who appreciate this level of realism in a toy or replica. Not everyone does, and some of the best items are discontinued after only a short "life span." However, we keep on looking and finding the plush and plastic animals that please us and our customers, too!

Our Plastic Squirting Cuttlefish

This realistic-looking plastic cuttlefish squirts water from a tiny hole just below its eyes. It is light weight, squeezable, and looks a lot like the real thing. Although the tentacles are flexible, they are not posable. This plastic cephalopod is great for school projects, toys, novelties, animal collections, party favors and more. Our plastic cuttlefish is for decoration or play only. Although it floats, it should NOT be put in your aquarium with living fish. However, you can make an awesome sea-life or aquarium shoebox diorama using this and other plastic aquatic creatures and mammals, sharks, fish, sea turtles, birds, and decor from our gift shop.

About Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish, of which there are about 120 different species, are cephalopods. They are related to octopi, squid, and nautiluses. They are not fish, but are molluscs (or mollusks) and derive the name "cuttle" from an old German word meaning "pouch." Their bodies are composed of two long sucker-laden tentacles which are used to grab and secure prey - generally worms, small molluscs, crabs, shrimp and, unfortunately, other cuttlefish. Like other invertebrates and cephalopods, cuttlefish have a large internal shell (the cuttlebone) and two extraordinary w-shaped eyes, which, according to many scientists, are among the most developed in the animal kingdom. Although they can't see color, they distinguish contrast in great detail. Their eyes can work independently and one can look backwards as the other looks forward. As the eyes are fully developed at birth, it is thought that before hatching, cuttlefish eggs learn to recognize their future prey. Cuttlefish are found in warmer tropical waters, but not in the Americas. They use camouflage, rapid color change, and ink to communicate and to protect themselves from their many predators such as fish, sharks, dolphins, seals, and other cuttlefish.

Come see our new plastic squirting cuttlefish! In fact, take a few home for yourself or the kids. We ship anywhere!

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.