Puffed up

[ll206]

I recently bought a stars and stripes puffer and it puffed up to a size of a baseball. Is this normal. Is it stressed. Should I be worried. He quickly returned to his normal size. What should I do. Any help will do, thanx.

 

[blutang]

Its totally normal for him to do that when he thinks he's being attacked, or to defend himself in a new environment.....I wouldn't worry....he should be fine now....I had a porcupine puffer and he only puffed up when I put him in the tank and took him out.
Hope that helps!
Later!

 

[ll206]

Is there any way to get it to safely puff up, so I can take a picture of it. No one believes me that it actually puffed up; infact Im starting to doubt myself. I KNOW THIS IS A DUMB QUESTION; but it's worth a try.

 

[grouperhead]

dont try to make him puff up. this will stress him and could very easily lead to his death. dont try it. bo

 

[pufferlover]

Bo is corrct do not do this for your own amusement it is not good for the Puffer. Once in a while they do it but it should not be brought on by the hobbiest. There are many pictures on web sites of puffed puffers you can download for those who do not believe they can do this.