I'm @werelioness. I've decided to start a blog designed to help fellow animal folks to make life around us a little better.
What this blog will contain:
Home ideas. A really broad category. Decors, items, accessories, vibes, DIY. (tag #therio care home ideas)
Food ideas fitting for various animals yet safe for human vessel. (tag #therio care food ideas)
Species self-care tips. (tag #therio care self-care)
Important!
1. This blog's theme will be for existing animals only, as I'm personally not much knowledgeable about other types like mythical creatures and their lifestyles. I can't say much on them and I don't want to say anything wrong about stuff I don't know, sorry...
2. It's just ideas and you don't have to follow them strictly. Maybe the DIY materials may be expensive where you live, maybe the food won't be nice to your own taste, maybe you can't or don't do this activity, I can't know everyone's abilities and preferences. I'll definitely try to do some variety, and you of course are free to change stuff to your liking.
my species euphoric vegetarian/vegan alternatives, for carnivore alterhumans 🌽🍅
I do eat meat, but I never engage in consuming them in species-affirming ways because of sensory issues; if you're on a diet or have the same problem, I suggest:
Corn on the cob
I loooove corn! I get immense satisfaction from ripping it out of the cob like flesh out of the bone. You can also season it to your liking with salt, butter, spices, or sauces! I usually go with the first one or two. I haven't tried it yet, but barbecue probably adds even more to it, giving a bloody effect!
Tomato
I enjoy eating raw tomatoes very much! Tearing into fleshy fruit in general is a very good alternative, but tomato is my favorite because, differently from most other options, it's savory! I even go as far as to salt it to make the flavor extra metallic. The color also reminds me of flesh, and the seeds are very juicy, making the texture just perfect!
corn and tomato make me feel very feral without the risk of gagging from stumbling upon cartilage or fat :•)
okay, i said i was going to make the post, so here it is. some enrichment (and similar things) for vancouver coastal sea wolf therians!
Food
(for a general list of indigenous food suppliers, i would look at This Site.)
Smoked salmon - suggested here
Candied Salmon - i recommend buying indigenous made when possible, and this is a really good example of one you can get! Here is one that comes in a jerky sort of shape (they have other products you may enjoy, i would definitely check it out before ordering), but i've also seen it sold on the fish skin cut into cubes you can tear off. You can also make it yourself!
Silicone mats - suggested here - i would recommend pumpkin and (cooked) ground beef for these, but you can also use baby foods, rice and veg, etc. you're in charge of how accurate, or delicious, or both the end result ends up being. if you want to feel like a wolf being cared for in a zoo, you could attach this to the side of the shower while washing as well
Jerky & Pemmican - specifically venison, moose/elk, and rabbit, since that's some of the more natural / easily found ones in our diet. If you want variety though, bison is also delicious. I would lightly recommend This Shop for pemmican if you want, or you can likely find a recipe / method to make jerky or pemmican yourself.
Miswak Sticks - this isn't food, so don't actually swallow it, but it is chewable! These are sticks you can chew to clean your teeth, that even come in different flavors on occasion! i wouldn't completely replace brushing with them, but if it's a struggle, or you just want a natural chew toy, this is a really good option. you can keep them by your bed, in your car, kind of wherever you want.
Sushi & Miso - this might be obvious due to the fish and seaweed based diet, but miso soup and sushi are decent options for body-safe foods you can have! i would recommend salmon, roe, and crab nigiri if you can
Moose, Venison, Rabbit, and Fish - annnd of course, anything with these meats is probably going to be pretty good. a lot of these aren't super common in everyone's diet, so if one is, try out another. if they all are, well! what can you do, you're already eating what you would be expected to
Exercise
Hiking - if hiking isn't your jam on it's own, make it a scavenger hunt. coastal wolves are, after all, pretty darn good scavengers. make a list of things you *might* be able to locate, and then go sniff them out! or search for a list of things to photograph in nature, and try to get those
Swimming - you're a coastal sea wolf, and this is a pretty damn good way to show that. Doggy paddle around the pool, or even better the ocean, shake off the water after you're out. Heck, play fetch with a friend in the water even (ask to play frisbee or catch if that's easier)
Jacobs Ladder (exercise equipment) - this is one you climb while on all fours. you know how you can climb the stairs like that, and you might want to do that at the gym? well this is the equipment for you! This one is a bit difficult, because not every gym will have one, and they're expensive to purchase outright (or to get a gym subscription sometimes), but you can mimic this one by going up (and down) the stairs on all fours as well
Running / Treadmill - practice your gaits, specifically. do you know the gaits of a wolf? try them out, and then when you're used to them, try swapping which leg is going first! it can be surprisingly difficult, but it's important to keep the body even and capable of doing things from both directions. Lope, trot, gallop, walk, and see if you can match pace in a way that feels natural and easy. I recommend trying to land flat pawed, or even slightly on your toes, but that can be dependent on shoe style; don't feel bad if you can't manage it, or it's uncomfortable
Quadrobics - yes, we all know it, we all get it. if you don't, go search it up on youtube or tiktok, they're better at explaining this than i am. But be safe, and maybe look up some parkour tips, just for safety's sake... and i wouldn't necessarily recommend jumps except on padded ground?
Hunting & Fishing - if this bothers you, don't do it, but. hunting and fishing, and learning how to butcher and clean carcasses is a really good skill, and knowing where your food is from is never bad. If you do this, try to use as much as possible, whether that means eating it all or using parts for gardening and pet treats, i don't care. but please be prepared to use all of what you can, however you can. look up some methods for 'weird' parts in advance, even! fish skins can be cooked, or turned into leather, or given to animals, for example. some bones can be ground up, and most scraps can be used for broth making. brain tan a hide, compost it... everything can be useful
Stretching - there's some yoga poses that we think feel very canine, (such as downward dog, obviously), but any sort of focused, long slow stretches would be good i think!
Climbing, jumping, navigation - suggested here - these i would recommend in the same vein as parkour, where you're learning to use your body as best as you can, and allowing your brain to adjust how it views obstacles and the ways to get around them
Creative
Building a den - pillow forts and bed dens and nests are all things you might know, but have you tried putting them together without your thumbs, or even your paws? dragging stuff around the room, digging at it with your forepaws, trying to make it all comfortable while you roll around in it, are all things that you can do now, if you want a bit more enrichment
Hunting by scent - there's a few options here, but my main recommendation is to find smells in nature and track them down! Leaf litter, yarrow, mushrooms, plants, scat, whatever you can smell, try to identify it and find it's source! Use that nose, you know? for more urban wolves, I might recommend doing the same downtown! sniff out your next meal, test a few different locations scents, try to identify them before ever even entering the shop and reading the menu. Or even go to a candle shop, try to sniff out specific ingredients in the candles! Learn the smells, identify them, and find more using just your nose! It's more tiring than you might think
Hunting by sound - you know those bird listening apps? what if you trained your ears to work that well? look up some local birds (or squirrels, or whatever other animal) and their calls, listen, and then go for a walk and try to pick them out of the throng. you might not find every one you listened to, but it can be fun, and if you have one of the bird listening apps, you can double check your work, and find other birds that sound similar! If you live in a city, you can always listen to common car problems and try to identify those, or things similar to that. Adapt to your needs!
Set up your own hunt - suggested here
Learning to forage - this can be difficult to get started with alone, and i wouldn't recommend it safety wise due to certain foragables being mimicked by poisonous counterparts, but this can be a really good way of learning and interacting with nature while having a Purpose for it. foraging for food, for medicinal plants, pressing flowers or leaves, or even just for a nice plant to keep in your den and gaze at joyfully
Games
i can make literally 0 guarantees about any of these except wolf quest and planet zoo being good, but i tried to give at least a few options.
Wolf Quest - they're making an update... or maybe dlc, for a coastline map!
Starshifter - while the game itself is about desert animals, it's also about shapeshifting, and finding your place in the world.
Planet Zoo ( 2) - this isn't immersive necessarily, but reading about wolves and creating environments you'd like to live in can be enjoyable for some
Wolf Survival - this game isn't out yet, so i can't say if it's any good or not! but, it does seem to be trying to follow roughly in the lines of wolfquest, but with maybe a bit less strict realism in the way packs work. could be worth checking out
Lone Wolf - this game appears to also be coming out soon, and is very stylized! From the sound of it, it's a wolf who was born alone trying to discover themself and where they fit in in the world. Seems like potentially a fun storyline
Little Wolf - a Very low-cost game, has some mixed reviews. it seems fairly cozy, but doesn't seem to have a save feature, and the camera and controls are reportedly bad. seems to be more child friendly in general though, story-line wise
Wolf Simulator RPG - this looks a bit more like Wolf Survival, but leaning into the fantasy elements with glowing colors and the like. This game isn't out yet either, but seems potentially interesting.
For a while I’ve been wanting to compile a list of foods that can mimic the diet of general insect and terrestrial arthropod theriotypes, so here’s an attempt at it. I’ve opted to list by diet, but many arthropods will find that multiple apply or that their kintype’s diet changes significantly throughout its life. So consider this a list of suggestions and examples rather than a strict categorization. In addition, every order of arthropod listed here contains a multitude of species with a variety of different diets. Researching your particular species is the best way to know for sure what they eat.
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Detritivores (like isopods, millipedes, or grubs) primarily eat dead and decaying plant matter such as leaves, rotten wood, or flake soil. This can involve a range of crunchy, soft, papery, or flaky textures, but overwhelmingly one color: brown. Here are some foods that may mimic aspects of the detritivorous diet:
• Chips of any kind, but especially plantain chips, as crunchy leaves
• Coconut flakes and chips, or coconut-based cookies like macaroons
• Crispy fried dough, like churros
• Refried beans or mashed potatoes, as rich soil for grubs
• Brown rice
• Bonito flakes
• Bran or flake cereal, especially with chocolate milk
• Empty ice cream cones, crushed up
• Chocolate cake or pastries, mini donuts, mud pie, etc.
• Brisket in gravy, which is surprisingly similar to rotting wood
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Carnivores (e.g. mantids, centipedes, wasps, many kinds of larvae) primarily eat meat. For an insect, this can mean hunting other insects, scavenging dead animals and insects, or being laid as a parasite inside a host. Obviously, any kind of meat fits the bill, but some crunchy or gooey textures — or vegan restrictions — might be covered by other means. Here are some foods that may mimic some aspects of the carnivorous insect diet:
• Human-grade edible insects, such as crickets or ants
• Cylindrical pastries with filling, like jelly donuts, eclairs, or cannoli, to mimic bursting prey like mealworms or aphids
• Gummy insects or other creature shapes
• Dumplings or pasta with filling, like tortellini or ravioli
• Calzones or pizza rolls
• Seaweed sheets, rice paper, or filo dough, to mimic the papery texture of insect wings
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Frutivores (like beetles), nectarivores (like butterflies and bees), and herbivores (like caterpillars) primarily eat fruit, nectar, and vegetables, respectively. This is the easiest and most self-evident to mimic, since our raw produce is the same as theirs. Still, there is some to be said about the method of ingestion:
• Drinking fruit juice, soda, or flavored water with a straw mimics a proboscis or piercing/sucking mouthparts
• Fluted or colored glasses, patterned and textured bowls, or bendy/fun straws can mimic the experience of feeding from plants or flowers
• Eating whole fruit rather than cut fruit, and picking juicier or riper fruit
• Eating raw produce whole with your hands rather than cutting it up, like a lettuce wedge
• Large fruit like watermelon can make you feel smaller
• Milkshakes, to mimic sap or slurry
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I hope this list is helpful for other arthropod therians! Feel free to suggest additions or DM me.
Okay so I have always wanted to do one of these but I figured since we don’t have very many spotted hyena therians out there that not many people would get much use out of it, so I decided to make this care guide a bit more broad so it can encompass other species like lions, cheetahs, leopards, African wild dogs, jackals, and basically any other carnivorous kintype that lives on the African plains! This guide will mostly focus on savannah based kintypes since that’s what I know the most about.
Environment
🌵Clean your house. No, seriously, clean and organize that mess. Try and go for a very “open concept” when rearranging your furniture and packing up items. Most predatory animals on the savannah rely heavily on sight when hunting and the flat plains allow them to see potential prey for miles. Having open areas in your home mimics this nicely and makes me feel like an apex predator on the hunt, even if I’m just looking for the remote.
🌵Crank up the heat! African plains are some of the hottest places on earth during the dry season, some places reaching 136 F!!! That’s hotter than Death Valley!
🌵Open some windows! Africa is also very sunny and bright, which contributes to its high temperatures. Opening windows lets in lots of natural sunlight, which can mimic the bright African plains and is actually really good for you in general! You get Vitamin D from sunlight and natural light can help ease sadness and anxiety.
🌵Grass! Ornamental grass is a great addition to any home, regardless of kintype. The plains of Africa are covered with strands of golden grass in the dry season and lush green sprouts during the wet season. Ornamental long grass is normally pretty cheap to get at any garden store and looks really nice in any yard. This grass grows very long, requires minimal upkeep, and really helps me feel like I’m living on the plains every time I step outside.
Foods
🌵Jerky. A lot of carnivores aren’t above scavenging, as much as we like to think of the lion as a powerful, majestic hunter, fact is they tend to scavenge just as much as most other African carnivores because hey, why pass up a free meal??? Anyways, jerky is basically dried meat and chewing it can simulate gnawing on an old carcass! Jerky also comes in a ton of different flavors and seasonings so you can spice it up a bit!
🌵Fresh meat. If given the choice between a fresh steak and smelly old leftovers, most carnivores would definitely go with the former. I find that very lean meats like rabbit are the closest you can get to wild game because it has a very low fat content and a slightly gamey flavor. Rabbit is normally readily available at most local butcher shops and sometimes even at chain grocery stores like Walmart. Of course if you can’t get rabbit then beef, chicken, turkey, fish, or pork are perfectly suitable as well. Always be sure your food is cooked thoroughly, however!!! I know that a raw steak sometimes just looks too good but remember that our bodies are still human and can easily become ill from bacteria that linger on raw meats.
🌵Taffy. I know taffy isn’t a very common staple among most carnivores, but this is a great alternative to jerky if you are a vegetarian! Taffy is slightly hard and takes a while to chew, which perfectly mimics that tough, dry, carcass gnawing oh so well! Also it’s very sweet and has a nicer taste compared to jerky.
Gear
🌵Replicas are your best friend. Having replicas of parts of your kintype are really cool because it allows you to see and hold something that is representative of your kintype that you might not otherwise ever see! Most African animals are very hard to get real items of (tails, pelts, skulls) because these animals aren’t farmed or trapped and often are protected under international laws. This means that your best bet will be to get replicas of skulls, horns, teeth, or even tracks! These items are normally much cheaper and more durable than the real deal anyways, plus with this method, no animals are harmed!
🌵Plushies! African plushies are quite common since the animals there are so unique and beautiful. Look around at your local toy store or even look online! Having plushies of my kintypes or even plushies of my kintype’s prey around gets me quite shifty and makes me feel like I’m either hunting something or chilling with my pack/pride/herd/clan!
An EXCELLENT place to get African plushies is StuffedSafari.com ! The plushies are relatively cheap and very detailed! This site also works with conservation groups like Save Our Space and Wild Republic to help spread the word about endangered animals. Part of your purchase goes to these conservation funds which open new sanctuaries and breeding programs for species that need a little help!
Activities
🌵Hunt some plushies. Lay out all your stuffed animals and practice pouncing on them and attacking them. This may seem childish but I find it helps get me into a really shifty mood.
🌵Hunt with your dog! If you have a dog you can play with them in two ways, the first one should only be done if your dog likes to play and enjoys being chased. Hunt your dog! Simply go outside with your mutt and start chasing him around! If you’ve done this before, your dog will know it’s a game and take off! Pretend your dog is a prey animal and just dash after him! Once you “catch” him, give him lots of love and praise for being such a good little prey animal. Don’t do this if your dog has anxiety or gets stressed at all during the play session. The other way to play is to hunt WITH your dog, treating him as a packmate trying to take down some big game. Throw a ball or a toy and run with your dog to see who can get it first! If he grabs it, try and pull it away in a game of tug of war! Be gentle so that you don’t hurt his neck if he’s a smaller breed. Fighting over a carcass is pretty common among most groups, with the stronger packmates eating first and the weaker or younger ones eating last.
🌵Vocalize! Most African animals are NOISY! This is because they usually have a large territory and need to be able to easily communicate with packmates and intimidate rivals. Lions have a deep low roar, jackals have a piercing scream, African wild dogs chirp, and hyenas cackle! It’s really interesting to hear all the wacky noises these creatures make and it’s super fun to try and imitate them!
🌵Sleep in the sun. Curl up next to a sunny window or even on the back porch and enjoy the warm sun on your back as you sleep. Most predators spend about 60% of the day sleeping because it’s just too hot to hunt. I personally love sunbathing and lounging around on a warm day and it really helps me connect to my kintype.
🌵If you want the authentic African experience, eat a banana or another sweet fruit, grab a bowl of water, find a nice patch of dirt, and just lay down on a hot day. Place the bowl nearby and breathe through your mouth. This will attract flies, lots of them. Enjoy being covered in hundreds of annoying buzzing insects while trying to nap! (I’m kidding of course, please don’t do this because flies are gross and can carry bacteria and other gross stuff on their feet).
Conclusion
I really enjoyed making this guide and I will be updating it as I think of more things that could help ease some of the strain of living in an urban environment.
I would love to make a version of this guide for herbivores as well! Let me know what other types of species or biomes that you guys would like to see me do!
Thank you all for reading and please have a pawsome day!
(last edited march 11, 2026: added cryptid category, minor reorganization, and a bunch of small additions to a bunch of different categories)
Please suggest anything if you want to add anything! I've tried to include a ton of different creatures and things, and I want to add as many as I can to this list!
Table of contents (in order): birds, mammals, herps, aquatic, insect/arachnid, divine, without solid form, cryptid, plants, objects
First of all, let's get the well-known stuff out of the way:
Vocals
Quads
Masks, tails, wings, ears, paw gloves, collars, whatever other common gear items
Artistic expression (makeup, drawing, etc)
And now, for the more unique ideas (many ideas are repeated for different creatures):
Birds
Sing. join a singing group or take lessons
Wear long jackets that flow in a breeze
Find high places to sit
Build nests
Feather boas as decoration and part of outfits
Wear colorful clothes if applicable to species
Birds of prey
Apple bobbing (simulating hunting fish)
Flamingo
Practice standing on one foot
Drink lots of water (filter feeding)
Mammals
Sharpen long nails
Avoid shaving
Grow a mustache as whiskers (if possible)
Wear furry jackets, leg and arm warmers, furry anything. The world is your oyster.
A lot of gear suggestions aren't conducive with workplace or school dress codes, might be unsafe for some, or just aren't everyone's style. Here’s some ideas for understated nonhuman expression that's not just "wear a graphic print".
If this post inspires you to buy anything, please shop secondhand where you can!
CLOTHING
Fabric choices - Animal print or fur isn't the only option! Focus on which textures you associate with your ‘types. Maybe you like heavier fabrics like wool or leather, wrapping you in a protective layer. Maybe you enjoy the lightweight feel of silks and linen that flutter in the wind. Maybe the structure of sturdy denim feels like a chassis. What feels right against your skin?
Cut - This refers to the shape or style of a garment. What silhouettes read as your ‘types? Maybe you want to add bulk via a boxy blazer with shoulder pads. Maybe sleek, straight cut trousers or a pencil skirt is more you. Look up cuts of jeans if you're new to this and want to start somewhere!
Socks - Maybe they're full on novelty socks, maybe they've got hoof prints on the underside. Fun and subtle!
Shoes - Big platforms or steel toe boots might remind you of hooves, or running shoes can keep you nimble and quiet on your toes. From an aesthetic standpoint, pay attention to the colour and textures. Maybe a brown suede reminds you of your paws, maybe metal hardware reminds you of your shell.
ACCESSORIES
Watches - These could be subtle, with just a strap colour your associate with your ‘type, or a full on statement piece that looks like alien technology. I picked mine because it reminds me of a cat collar.
Cat collar bracelets - Speaking of, these just look like leather bracelets and are a hell of a lot subtler than wearing a dog collar!
Glasses frames - Does the shape of your frames feel insectoid? Round and owl like? Square and boxy? How do they transform the shape of your face? Of course, a relevant colour or pattern is also an option!
Pins & Brooches - These could be colourful enamel pins or small simple vintage brooches. Wear them on your clothes or bags.
Belts - This can be a great place to introduce heavier textures like reptile skin or suede, or you can go the opposite direction and use fabric or rope. A statement buckle can be a fun addition if you want to get a bit flashier!
TL;DR Thinks about these two things: what feels right in a sensory way (good textures, lines up with phantom shifts) and what looks right to you (colours, patterns, how fabric sits on your body).
back at this for now :) I just don't want the information to get too repetitive !!! plus it's a bit difficult to cover all species of seal ykwim ?? idk take it with a grain of sea salt ! they're fun to make so I'm just gonna do whatever and hopefully it can still be helpful to y'all !
I added a new section this time around; altar ideas. I think it'll be helpful and will be nice to flesh out the guide. I also think that, even if you don't want an altar, having items like the ones listed around may help you feel closer to your type. some of my experience is aesthetic-based and I needed somewhere I could shove all of those things. I like it ! I hope you do too :)
I highly recommend giving this a read through. it's a biography of someone studying vulture behavior. extremely interesting !!!
also, alveus sanctuary has lots of information on birds of prey. the people who work there have lots of really interesting stories and information about vultures ! I'm definitely bias because I love alveus, but if you think it'd feel nice to feel closer to other vultures or to just learn about them, they are definitely an amazing recourse !
divider credit 🦴 source one 🍂 masterlist + more info
things to do to affirm/connect with your ferret side
it goes without saying, but please listen to your body and feed it what it needs. these snacks are only supplementary**!
I got this idea from an amino I joined !! I noticed there aren't really a lot of things for ferret therians, especially in a large collection. ( the only things I could find were like.. "meditate... do quads.. make nest.." )
I love learning about animals so I thought this would be fun !! I hope it helps some of you connect with your ferret selves :) I may be opening to taking requests if people like this !
Therians and otherkin are next!! (Usually I use YouTube videos as tutorials but I’m boycotting so I’m going to use Pinterest until cobalt download YouTube again)
moving ears tutorial (use freetube instead of youtube)
bird wing tutorial
Bunny ears tutorial
puppy ear tutorial
Kitty ears tutorial
For coloring ears
pointed elf ears
bigger elf ears
Antlers
paper mache horn method
hard horn method
halo tutorial (use freetube instead of youtube so youtube doesnt track your information and you dont give youtube views)
speaking of horns
if you use any prosthetics instead of the silicone adhesive things like prosaide spirit gum or even eyelash glue work well but the wig tape also works still because toupees are made of silicone so wig tape works on prosthetics also I know people make masks and stuff out of foam but I also heard they can be 3D printed and made out of material that doesn’t get as hot and sweaty
adhesive and adhesive remover information
deer skull pattern
bird mask pattern
lion mask tutorial
floppy dog ears on a mask tutorial
mask tutorial(I’m assuming this is with Eva foam pieces and foam clay)
3D mask files(costs money and requires a 3D printer) fur fabric and feathers can be glued to printed masks also you can use foam to carve out scales. or just sand and paint the masks
for sculpting masks and ears the cheapest and easiest way is cardboard or Eva foam sheets and you can also sculpt on that foam with foam clay with is compatible with Eva foam that wasn’t explained in there but I figured it was worth mentioning
contacts,
Big black eyes contacts smaller medium big (for seals or other animals with huge black eyes)
big blue
all of these ones below are like cat eye or lizard eye types
yellow
blue
another blue
green
white
red
gold with blue rim
yellow and red
orangy gold
blue and red
big yellow
big green
big red
depending on if you get disposible contacts or not you might need those(which can also be bought in corner stores like cvs)
eyedrops and contact solution
lense cases
fang tutorial
for whiskers youd use that clear elastic string people use for bralet making youd have to get this at a local craft store you could also use clear elastic thread for thinner whiskers
and you can use the eyebrow section of the owl tutorial to make eyebrows and feather pieces or scales, or use this scale tutorial anywhere like your cheekbones or the sides of your face etc and another for dragon scales
paw gloves tutorial
Gradient arms with claws
converse claws
converse paw print
foxfires fantasy paw and foot pattern(this would cost money)
snail shell and eyes
entire owl, arm wings, headpiece and feathered eyebrows (again use freetube)
Articulated wings out of umbrella (you can use freetube to avoid youtubes tracking, age verification, and to avoid giving youtube veiws) ok i couldnt find part two to that so id use this and this with this articulation guide
note if you use the fishing rod method instead of the umbrella method id recommend getting your hands on bamboo finishing rods or plastic cable rods instead of fiberglass ones so you can cut into it safely and easily to use the articulation method and make your wings articulated as well as lighter then the umbrella method and they have that bending quality that looks more realistic
lastly feathers are usually silky and shiner then foam so you should use a shiny coating on the foam after painting them to get the right look and remember you want your feathers to look right for your size so using like normal craft store feathers would be too small because your wings would be bigger then the other birds super thin eva or foam, or polycell packing foam, or buying massive feathers in bulk off places like etsy or specialized craft or feather stores online is your best bet
this can make fairy wings or bee or dragonfly type wings
the shiney clear stuff is holographic cellophane
turtle shell ( part 1 https://youtu.be/pSq5QcSXMqk?si=BbIgUScc9RlxPxdB part 2 https://youtu.be/a6woTxJ0Nb4?si=qguL-x_va7UEGxSn part 3 https://youtu.be/XDRsjn7Wjb8?si=lkOum2QI2ybIz1j )
back bending animal legs (faun but they can be altered. twisted goes over all the options for these back bending legs and where to find those tutorials in the beginning of twisteds tutorial. and use freetube instead of youtube)
Big fluffy tail tutorial can be altered to make it not so big
hyper Mobil tail tutorial
yarn tail tutorial
demon could be altered to make little lizard tail
and a fish tail sleeping bag pattern that can be altered to fit walruses, seals, sharks, etc
quad walking
how to match snazaroo to tights more on that(this one is mainly for trolls but still has good information for everyone)
how to set snazaroo
why snazaroo
link to huge cosplay masterlist could be useful for therians and otherkin
blog with lots of wig information
how to make massive wigs(be careful with this its alot of weight on your head)
If I think of anything else I’ll find it and add it, remember im constantly updating these so check the reblogs of my posts or my pinned post to make sure you have the most up to date version
my pinned post is my masterlist it has more resources
I haven’t seen any tips for ants yet, and as an ant myself, it’s my duty to make this my first post lol. This list can also be useful for non-adult ant therians, for the most part!
1. Build routines around colony-style thinking. I personally enjoy collecting things (especially plants, vulture culture, and other nature-y things), cooperative hobbies (such as playing Minecraft with friends), organizing (extra tip: go get a calendar and some journals/notebooks to organize your life and make a schedule to help you keep track of how to keep your house and car clean), and having a structured daily schedule. These activities mirror ant instincts!
2. Connect with other adult therians. They don’t have to be ants (I know we’re hard to come by lol). Adult therian spaces tend to focus more on self-understanding, spirituality, psychology, and balance rather than just roleplay alone. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy roleplaying as my theriotypes, but for me it’s about embracing my spiritual past-life identities and how they manifest in my current-life psychological identity.
3. Creative outlets can help a lot. Keeping ants in a formicarium you designed yourself, designing and keeping vivariums in general, building things in Minecraft with friends, brainstorming some colony-inspired worldbuilding for that book you really want to write (or the D&D campaign you really want to run), creating an ant thri-keen character for that D&D campaign you’re joining soon, drawing maps (with tunnels ofc) for the D&D campaign you’re running, and maybe even some macro photography, just to name a few ideas!
4. A general tip, but also an important one: Don’t pressure yourself in trying to “prove” your theriotype(s), even if you’re only trying to prove them to yourself. Experiences vary widely between individuals, so try not to feel like you’re “faking” and panic over it just because your experiences are different from others! Speaking from experience here, especially since ants are one of the more unusual theriotypes out there!
5. Explore movement and sensory habits. I enjoy practicing quadrobics, gym workouts (mostly strength training, but I also plan on taking a martial arts class), carrying or laying under weighted objects (weighted plushies and blankets my beloved), choosing clothes and other objects with interesting but also sensory-safe textures, and following trails during hikes/walks (similarly to how ants follow the pheromone trails of other ants)!
6. Find safe, subtle forms of expression. Creating art, making subtle ant-related gear and jewelry (you could also wear an antennae headband on Halloween if you’re like me and don’t have the confidence to wear one in public on any other day), journaling, and making a playlist that reminds you of being an ant are some subtle ways I personally express myself.
7. Observe real ant behavior. Watching colonies, trail systems, nest building, and communication patterns can help you connect with your theriotype in a grounded way. This can be done outside, or even better, using a formicarium!
8. Watch for burnout. Ant-associated mindsets can lean toward overwork and stress. Rest matters too. <3
i wanted to compile a list of foods for equine alterhumans to eat to connect to their equinity, alleviate dysphoria, evoke euphoria, etc.
but remember, your dietary needs and wants don't dictate how valid your alterhumanity is. you can still be a horse if you don't want to eat a horse diet, or don't enjoy these kinds of foods!!
!!! also, i encourage you to do your own research, especially before eating plants you forage for yourself.
this post contains:
human foods that horses can enjoy
horse foods that human-bodied individuals can enjoy
human-body-safe feed replacement ideas
horse-inspired treat ideas! :)
and of course my sources
this is kind of a long one, so all info is under the cut!! °❀.ೃ࿔*
❀ "human" foods that horses can enjoy:
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 apples
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 carrots
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 plums
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 apricots
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 melons
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-----°❀.ೃ࿔* cantaloupe
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 berries
-----°❀.ೃ࿔* blueberries
-----°❀.ೃ࿔* strawberries
-----°❀.ೃ࿔* loganberries
-----°❀.ೃ࿔* raspberries
-----°❀.ೃ࿔* blackberries
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 celery
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 mango
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 pineapple
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 peach
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 grapes
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 pear
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 pumpkin
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 banana
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 green beans
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❀ horse foods that human-bodied individuals can enjoy:
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 sugar cubes
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 oats
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 dandelion
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 clover (in small amounts)
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 salt
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❀ some ideas for human-body-safe feed replacements:
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 cereals
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 nuts
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 trail mix
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 seeds/seed mix
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 oats/oatmeal
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 salad
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❀ horse-inspired treats:
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 fruit in ice/juice! ⤵︎
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 a bowl of oatmeal decorated with toppings! ⤵︎
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 fruits/veggies on a string! ⤵︎
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 bobbing for apples! ⤵︎
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 ice forage bin/bowl with bits of fruits/veggies/etc. ! ⤵︎
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 homemade horse treats! ⤵︎
⋆‧°𓏲ּ𝄢 forage toys filled with dandelion/clover/carrots/salad/etc. ! ⤵︎
! tip: my germaphobe ass wouldn't recommend using toilet paper rolls for a feeder/forage toy. i'd say that paper towel rolls are a safer bet, and can be cut up to be however small you need!
all photos from pinterest ࿔:･
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i hope this was helpful and inspiring!! ^__^ much love to all my fellow equines, have a lovely timezone <3
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sources:
From sugar cubes to apples, most of the treats we give to our horses on occasion are perfectly fine, but there are items from your kitchen c
Learn how to eat dandelions, from the flowers to the leaves, these weeds can be delicious.
Clover is a plant with over 250 varieties. This article covers if clover is edible, its benefits, and its downsides.
Burritos! I've recently found that they're really good for tearing into with my teeth like ripping into prey. 10/10 would recommend going absolutely feral on your burrito. Pizza is pretty good for this too
In a similar vein, soft fruit that you can tear off chunks of with your teeth is also great for this, especially if they're really juicy. I like to do this with cooked pineapple (specifically cooked because it's softer and easier to tear pieces off of). I've also heard of "shower oranges", where you take an orange into a shower to eat it so you can be as messy with it as you want, and in a place where it's relatively easy to clean it up (and apparently it smells amazing too, if you like the smell of citrus).
Tear up some lunch meat and mix it in with rice-- I don't know why, but this works, at least for me. It's very good. I like to do it with turkey.
If you have a kintype that crunches on bones like a Tasmanian devil, try pretzel sticks! You can also stick marshmallows on either end of them and cover them in white chocolate for a treat that looks like a bone too.
Speaking of bones, whenever I eat bone-in chicken I like to crack open the bones, then dig out and eat the marrow. Be extra careful if you try this though because the broken edges can be very jagged and sharp.
I've never tried this before, but I think it might be fun or affirming to do some exercise like running, and then "reward" yourself with food afterwards, to simulate hunting. Even though you don't actually catch the food, I think that running specifically to eat food afterwards might still recreate that feeling a little bit. If anyone tries this do let me know if it works!
Try to find candy / snack versions of your prey, like marshmallow mice, peeps, sugar or gummy insects (Annie's makes bug-shaped fruit snacks that I like!), Swedish fish, animal crackers, etc. Some of them, like the ones made of marshmallow or gummy, are also great for tearing into like I mentioned about burritos and fruit.
If your kintype eats insects, there are plenty of places to find actual insects sold as food like fried crickets. There are shops that sell these online, and I believe you can also find them in Asian markets or the like. (And if you don't like to eat real insects, there are candy versions like I mentioned above!)
Jerky is also really great for satisfying prey drive, but if you don't like jerky or are vegetarian, fruit leathers have a similar texture.
Let me know if you've tried any of these and if they work for you, and if you have any other ideas do tell me so I can add them!!
