Blue-Ringed
Octopus
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Safety - Blue-Ringed Octopus [aka
Blue Ring Octopus], information:
The
only dangerous octopus in the world cruises the waters of Australia. Avoidance
advice: Symptoms: Treatment: There is no known antivenom to the Blue-Ringed/Blue Ring Octopus. |
Travel
Safety - Stonefish stings
The stonefish is found all over the world, including in cold European waters, but it's more common and vicious in warm waters. The small, well-camouflaged stonefish snuggles under the sand in shallow water leaving poisonous spines sticking up ready for an unwary foot. Avoidance
advice: Symptoms: Treatment
[the same for most stinging fish]:
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