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Metakisu eggs are difficult to find in Ark's jungle. They are well-camouflaged thanks to the vine-like protrusions they possess. To make it even trickier, it's easy to mistake one for a sleeping Mortiviper or a Chimera tail. It's probably for the best that either of those would trigger a flight response from most. Because even though a Metakisu egg is far more harmless than those snakes, the creature inside should definitely be avoided...
Admittedly, Metakisus are adorable. They've got fluff, large pleading eyes, and a playful nature. They even purr when they're satisfied! But that's where the danger lies... these deadly carnivores will strike with their venomous, retractable claws if you come too close, causing paralysis. Their antennae, equally venomous, are used to locate prey in the dark or to deliver another dose of venom if prey proves difficult. Once a target has been found and incapacitated, the Metakisu uses its long body to coil around and asphyxiate its victim to finish the job.
Metakisus have many green spots in their fur, which signify where new body parts will sprout. These dots gradually grow in size until a new part emerges, most commonly a leg or eye. However, very rare cases of Metakisus with multiple tails, mouths, or other additions have also been reported. Young Metakisus have significantly more spots than adults, as they need to grow legs quickly to accommodate their lengthening bodies. Along with this rampant leg growth, extra toes are likely to appear as well. Don't be surprised if a Metakisu has more than 5 toes on its paws! When a Metakisu reaches adulthood, limb growth slows and eventually stops completely. But eyes will still continue to develop until its death. This is why you can tell a Metakisu's age by the number of eyes it has.
If the cuteness of the Metakisu still calls to you despite the risks, there is one way to lure one home and tame it. The key is to feed it Teckarcks, its favorite snack. If you can consistently provide food for a Metakisu over a few weeks, it will grow to trust you and keep its claws retracted around you. You might still want to find some protection against those antennae, though. Overall, it is currently highly discouraged to keep a Metakisu as a pet, at least until the Science and Research Center develops an antidote. Once that happens, they might just turn out to be excellent lap cats!