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[–][deleted] 41 points42 points ago

Nearly all raptors (hawks, eagles owls etc) have bones in their feet that can act as a ratchet. They can lock in position when the bird wants and they will not open they only grip tighter. You would have to break the birds bones to get them to open if the bird did not want to open them. I was talking to a dude that handles bald eagles, one he was handling got spooked and grabbed onto his belly skin with one foot. It would not let go because it was scared. The talons had pierced all the way through his flesh. He had to go back inside with the eagle hanging off his stomach, find an eagle treat to tempt it with to get it to let go and then after a few more minutes of coaxing it finally calmed down enough to let go and go for the treat. Tickle tickle indeed.

[–]Montisa2008 6 points7 points ago

...well then...

[–]vengeful_hamster 4 points5 points ago

Despite the factual truth, I lost it at "tickle tickle indeed".

[–]BaZing3 2 points3 points ago

Why bother with the treat? The damage was already done. Might as well make up for it with an awesome new permanent eagle piercing.

[–]perverse_imp 1 point2 points ago

Shouldn't have tried to fuck with a bald eagle.

Obligatory 'MERICA!

[–]mnch 1 point2 points ago

Hawks and eagles are raptors? I thought raptors were dinosaurs...

[–]Lecks 2 points3 points ago

Hawks and eagles are flying raptors.

FUCK.

[–]an_ugly_american 0 points1 point ago

it's called evolution...pretty much the same

[–]DotNine 15 points16 points ago

Not that interested in being tickled by fuckin' Wolverine over here

[–]nuck_fuggets 1 point2 points ago

my girlfriend tickles like this. it hurts.

[–]LusciousDanielle 1 point2 points ago

I was already trying VERY hard to not LMAO after looking at the pic, while working at the front desk of my spa/salon job... and then your comment made me snort and chortle even harder!

[–]Naldaen 1 point2 points ago

That noise when someone's trying not to laugh but they chortlesnort? That noise is amazing.

[–]akaleprechaun 4 points5 points ago

Those claws are terrifying.

[–]ElToroNegro 5 points6 points ago

terrifyingly adorable.

[–]happylittletrees 4 points5 points ago

I just love the look on its face...it's so... happy.

[–]volave 2 points3 points ago

[–]HeyItsTman 5 points6 points ago

oldie but goodie.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

Diamonds are forever, but tickles scar for life

[–]adawg58 2 points3 points ago

I read this as titties, I have no regrets

[–]IMongoose 1 point2 points ago

Short eared owls are cute.

[–]ramzie 1 point2 points ago

More like "Time for those eyes to come out!"

[–]nooknstuff 0 points1 point ago

Nope.
Nope way.

[–]johnfoof 0 points1 point ago

I would snap that owl's legs off if he tried to tickle me. I hate being tickled.

[–]mswilso 0 points1 point ago

It's not a real tickle, tho. It's just the test tickle.

[–]Chippohippo 0 points1 point ago

Horrifying. Reminds me of that one relative you had when you were little who always tickled so hard that it was painful. shudders

[–]Knewtworiddet 0 points1 point ago

Grandma, is that you?

[–]Triptolemu5 0 points1 point ago

Fun fact! When owls feel threatened, they attack with their feet first!

[–]DeviouSherbert 0 points1 point ago

My mother has this posted in her office.

[–]hRob 0 points1 point ago

famous last words..

[–]Sweysi 0 points1 point ago

Soon.

[–]hRob 0 points1 point ago

is ur first name patrick?

[–]Sweysi 0 points1 point ago

Nope what made you think that?

[–]NumberOneBrony 0 points1 point ago

BANG no. more. tickles.

[–]dostal325 0 points1 point ago

The owl's face just adds to the creepiness.

[–]eodude 0 points1 point ago

repost, thats all im sayin

[–]Chiv_Cortland 0 points1 point ago

[–]Gigon 0 points1 point ago

I think I would rather cuddle with a porcupine.

[–]chasebednarseisafag 0 points1 point ago

Repost this one more time, and I will rip your legs off and sodomize you with them.

[–]monksawse -1 points0 points ago

Seent it.