#tickle creature

[flufflover7]

Giggloralia: Land Life

Puffpups 🌼

◇ AKA Dandelionpups, Puffbears, Baby-Bark (play on Baby's-Breath)

◇ Dog like creatures with fluffy cotton-like balls for heads surrounded by a flurry of petals.

◇ Appear uncannily like dandelion flowers to an extent.

♧ Colour pallete: Usually follow colour pallets that revolve around green bodies accentuated by either pastels of yellow, pink, blue, purple, white or mixes of any combination.

◇ They are very docile and curious creatures that can be found roaming all over the island, mostly in the grassland areas. They are often drawn to newcomers of their territory and will greet them accordingly... So to speak.

◇ They are popular pets in Giggloralia and have a diet consisting mainly of pollen, and of course, laughter and happiness.

◇ Having no mouth, they can't exactly eat much else, but placing a bit of sugar or citric acid (yes, they like sour stuff) on their antennas will allow them to ingest it through it.

》 While they can ingest it, it isn't recommended to feed it to them in large quantities, treat it like a bi-weekly pupcup at most as a tiny treat for your fauna fella. 《

◇ They can't really make sounds but can communicate in other ways, such as quickly shaking their petals the same way a dog would shake off water to get your attention or demonstrate irritation, or may release a soft, rumbling noise similar to a purr when content.

◇ Despite being faceless, don't doubt their expressiveness, they will let their emotions/needs be heard one way or another when they want them to be.

◇ Their petals are moveable, whether it be willingly or by instinct, and can mean different things when in certain positions.

Fun facts:

☆ Puffpups can either be as small or as big as desired. Ranging from as tiny as a teacup dog to as large as a giant bear. Thus, the names Baby-Bark and Puffbears, respectively.

☆ They are also extremely affectionate with their owners/those they've bonded with and will more often than not greet you/wish you farewell with a playful nuzzle or two... Or more. Definitely more.

☆ They can use their tails for tickly purposes as well. They just tend to much prefer the latter as it makes them feel more closely attached to their lees.

☆ All puffpups are essentially genderless, but you can refer to them however you wish.

Growth Cycle:

☆ They do not "reproduce" in the way other creatures might. Puffpups grow in a similar way to plants, being born from seeds.

☆ A fully grown puffpup may produce a seed during "shedding season" where they shed some of their fluffy spindles to regrow new ones.

☆ Someone can then take this seed, plant it, and depending on how you curate it that will determine how large or small your puffpup is.

Stage 1: Puff Seed (1 Month) - This is the process of planting a seed (or in the wild, when natural selection takes place and a seed is able to germinate) and giving it the necessary nutrients and conditions it needs to grow. This is the second most nerve wracking part as you can't really tell that your seed is growing as it should until about 20 days in...

Stage 2: Puff Sprout (16 days) - A large, almost globular bout of leaves emerges from the ground rapidly gaining in size as they remain tightly enveloped around one another.

Stage 3: Puff Patch (7 days) - The leaves slowly release themselves from one another, forming a neat little "blanket" over the soil in preparation for the next step.

Stage 4: Puff Bud (14 days) - This is the beginning signs of your puffpups actual growth, the puffbud should present itself quiet soon after the leaves form indicating a healthy flower.

Stage 5: Puff Blossom (3 Months) - This is the longest stage of the puffpup's development, acting somewhat like a "womb" in which the puffpup's actual body begins to grow and develop in.

Stage 6: "Ready For Harvest" - This stage doesn't really have a name, but it is when the petals of the Puff Blossom open up allowing the new baby to burrow its way out.

Stage 7: Baby Puffpup - Of course, burrowing one's way out of a giant plant is no easy task especially for such a lil guy. Newborn puffpups are usually found sleeping right outside the bedding of petals and leaves that aided them in the first-place, regenerating energy to take on this bright new world. Their closed petals act as a little shield for their sensitive head and antennas. The baby stage usually only lasts about a week before their leaves start to grow and roughly 2 weeks before their petals begin to separate.

Wild newborns are often "adopted" by older puffpups and welcomed into small packs until they are old enough to roam and fend for themselves.

Domesticated newborns need to be allowed at least 5 days to settle before weaning from their flower as it is an early source of much needed "softer" pollen for the baby that is able to phase through the tight closure of its petals since in that stage it is quite difficult for them to digest regular pollen as it cannot get in.

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Ta-Da!

I decided to make my own creature for @fluffomatic’s tk forest! I have a huge special interest for the deep sea so naturally i had to use the most iconic of all deep ocean fish as a base.

Description reads: lures humans close with its glowing lure, which can take the appearance of whatever the target may be looking for. It then grabs and tickles the victim with it’s 2 arms and the appendages on it’s secondary lure. The resulting noise and flailing attracts it’s prey.

(Reblogs always appreciated)

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The Fluffbulb

Just wanted to put it out there and share with you guys. I've been thinking about the idea of special tickling-based creatures for a while now, and so I wrote a story / almost SCP esque article about one of my own with ChatGPT. (Warning it's a bit long)

The Fluffbulb

The Fluffbulb (Furballus Tickleus) is a small, round, and fluffy creature known for its ability to tickle people. Its unique appearance comprises a massive blob of fur, which is often covered in downy feathers, along with small and endearing eyes. Fluffbulbs are social creatures that travel in large groups, often exceeding twenty individuals, and can be found in various environments worldwide.

Despite their cute and cuddly appearance, Fluffbulbs possess a peculiar trait, which differentiates them from other creatures. They gain energy by tickling people, and as such, their presence can often result in an overwhelming urge to laugh uncontrollably. When a group of Fluffbulbs is present, it is not uncommon to see individuals doubled over with laughter, unable to resist the ticklish sensations generated by the creatures.

The Fluffbulb's primary method of energy acquisition is unknown, but it is hypothesized that their tickling mechanism triggers the production of endorphins, which the Fluffbulb absorbs for sustenance. Additionally, research has suggested that the Fluffbulb's tickling ability may be related to the unique properties of their downy feathers, which contain a high concentration of microscopic nerve endings that produce a ticklish sensation when stimulated.

In conclusion, the Fluffbulb is a fascinating and unique creature that poses a curious challenge to biologists and tickle enthusiasts alike. Its ability to gain energy by tickling people is a remarkable trait that has garnered significant interest among scientists, and further research may reveal additional insights into its ticklish mechanism.

ADDENDUM #1 (Scientist enters a fluffbulb pen)

[The sound of a heavy door opening echoes through the room.]

Scientist: Okay, I'm entering the fluffbulb pen now. I can see them all gathering around me. They look so curious and playful.

[The sound of small creatures shuffling can be heard in the background.]

Scientist: Some of them are starting to rub against my leg. [Laughter] It tickles a bit, but it's not too bad. [Chuckles]

[More shuffling and giggling sounds can be heard.]

Scientist: Wow, they're really interested in me. They keep coming closer and closer. [Giggles] Oh, that tickles! [More laughter]

[The sound of a pen scribbling can be heard.]

Scientist: I'm observing some interesting behavior here. It seems like they're using their feathery fur to tickle me on purpose. [Chuckles] They're just so adorable. [More laughter]

[The shuffling and giggling sounds grow louder as more fluffbulbs surround the scientist.]

Scientist: I think I'm starting to understand how they gain energy. [Giggles] It's from tickling people! I'm getting tickled all over and I can feel my energy levels rising.

[The scientist lets out a loud laugh, and the fluffbulbs respond with even more tickling.]

Scientist: Okay, okay, that's enough for now. [Giggles] Time to get out of here before they tickle me to death. [Chuckles]

[The sound of the heavy door closing echoes through the room.]

ADDENDUM #2 (2 scientists let the fluffbulb's tickle their feet.)

Scientist 1: "Okay, we're ready to test the fluffbulbs' response to human feet. Are you ready?"

Scientist 2: "Yeah, let's do it."

(Sound of the scientists opening the hole in the wall and placing their bare feet inside)

Scientist 1: "Hmm, I don't feel anything yet."

Scientist 2: "Wait, I think one of them is coming over to us."

(Sound of soft tickling)

Scientist 1: "Oh, that's definitely a fluffbulb tickling my toes!"

Scientist 2: "Yeah, I can feel it too. It's like a soft feathery touch."

(Sound of the fluffbulbs giggling and playing around their feet)

Scientist 1: "This is amazing! They seem to really enjoy tickling us."

Scientist 2: "I know, they're so playful. I wonder if they're getting any energy from it."

Scientist 1: "It's definitely possible. We should take some measurements and see if there's a correlation between their tickling behavior and energy levels."

(Sound of the scientists continuing to observe and measure the fluffbulbs' behavior)

Scientist 2: "I think we're going to need more fluffbulbs. This is too much fun!"

Scientist 1: "I agree, let's order some more and see what else we can learn from them."

ADDENDUM #3 (Testing if Fluffbulbs can get hungry for laughter)

Scientist: "Test subject is entering the pen now. We have not introduced any stimuli yet to the fluffbulbs in this pen, so they should be more interested in tickling than the previous group we observed."

(Test subject enters the pen)

Scientist: "Interesting, the fluffbulbs seem to be immediately drawn to the test subject's bare feet. They are circling around them and beginning to tickle."

(Test subject laughs)

Scientist: "The fluffbulbs are much more aggressive in their tickling than before. They are climbing on top of each other to get closer to the test subject's feet."

(Test subject laughs harder)

Scientist: "Note the test subject's increased laughter response. The fluffbulbs appear to be more effective at tickling when they are 'hungry' for laughter."

(Test subject laughs uncontrollably)

Scientist: "We may need to intervene soon. The test subject is showing signs of fatigue and the fluffbulbs show no signs of stopping."

CONCLUSIONS

In conclusion, our research on the behavior of the fluffbulbs has shed light on their natural tendency to seek out laughter and tickling as a means of gaining energy. Our observations indicate that the fluffbulbs are not aggressive and seem to enjoy playfully tickling their human counterparts. We believe that this behavior could make them ideal candidates for therapy animals, particularly for individuals who may benefit from laughter and playfulness as a means of reducing stress and promoting well-being. Further studies are needed to explore the potential therapeutic benefits of the fluffbulbs, but we are excited by the possibilities that these unique creatures may offer.