I have a question, how difficult is it to maintain a vizorak as a house pet? What are some requirements that I would need in order to keep one happy and healthy as a pet?
That depends… Frankly I think it sorta hinges on what you have and what you’re able to provide for them.
Visorak generally prefer shade and darker areas to inhabit. That can seem a little daunting at first when you live on beach, but I’ve just stopped opening my window curtains all together.
You would also want some space to give them. As a Toa, my hut is already a little bigger than a regular Matoran’s. So the little one does have some room to scurry around and places to hide in; though considering how big she will probably get, I don’t plan for her to be restricted indoors as she grows older.
They do need toys, stuff to chew on and things to keep them occupied. Apparently they are used to be born and raised in large broods, which would keep them busy and stimulated. So you don’t want to leave one alone and board, unless you really dislike the everything in your home.
Of course you also have to take their type of breeds into account, which can vary some care since they would have different needs. My Boggarak for example likes water and to be around wet places, she can even get a little fussy if she’s feeling too dry. This would also extend a little into diet preference, Boggarak for one like fish and other aquatic or semi aquatic Rahi to feed on. Though for the most part all Visorak are carnivorous.
I will admit that I am not a complete expert on this… I’m still learning as I go along. I’ve not had my Visorak for that long. Iara is still young, and while she does sometimes try to dominate my attention, she’s not hard to placate and can be a rather calm campaign to bring along with. The most strenuous thing with her is her need to be in my constant presence.
But she is getting older, and starting to change a little… She’s showing a little more interest to explore outside and extend her range from me. Then there’s the matter of her veno-… her new teeth that come in, which I need to keep a better eye on…
Chances are that I will probably need to make more adjustments and accommodations for Iara as time goes on and she grows up. So I will need to keep learning and adapting my care with her.