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[–] ace_garp@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Growing up in sandgroper country, I have still never seen one.

May have to dig around or know where to look.

[–] nathan@piefed.alphapuggle.dev 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

What about that creature makes you go "hey they live around me, let's go dig around and find one!"

Absolutely the fuck not. He can go grope the sand over there by himself, I am NOT looking for his ass

[–] ace_garp@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Curiosity.

They look cool... pretty sure they don't bite.

Pc:

[–] nathan@piefed.alphapuggle.dev 1 points 1 month ago

Although widely believed to be herbivorous, some have been found with animal remains in their gut.

I think he can take down people if you turn your back on him for too long

That being said, if this is Australia this is probably the least terrifying thing you'll see all day