Stonefish and other stinging fish There are some fish, such as Stonefish and Bullrout, that can sting when...
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First aid for bites and stings: Blue-ringed octopus
Blue-ringed octopuses, often found in rockpools, inhabit all Australian coastal waters. Can be fatal. First aid for...
First aid for bites and stings: Cone snail
Living in shallow reef waters, these conical shells contain a snail which kills its prey with venom. The venom of the cone snail is injected by small teeth which look like harpoons.
First aid for marine bites and stings
The coastline of Australia, particularly the tropics, holds some perils for the unwary. Box jellyfish or sea wasp (Chironex fleckeri), bluebottles, stonefish, stingrays, blue ringed octopus and cone snails are just some of the ‘nasties’ to watch out for.
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