#stone fish

[sunbeamsinapinecone]

Stone fish

Marine World Public Aquarium, Kerala

[eddieintheocean]

there are two categories for dangerous sea creatures

number 1: awww so scrimblo bright colours

number 2: ???????

[k-k-merlin]

A gigantic fish:)

[nightlightdragon1]

ok, probably just me, but the stone fish looks like one of those little hand vacuums, still a cool fish

[er-cryptid]

Stonefish Sting Treatment

1. Remove the patient from the water      -- avoid fresh water, wet sand, or showers to prevent further stinging      -- try not to move affected extremity      -- keep patient calm

2. Remove stinger if present      -- get something flat and hard, like a credit card      -- scrape skin using edge      -- removing by hand can cause self-envenomation

3. Do not try to manipulate anything else

4. If pain persists, immerse sting in hot water      -- water should be about 110 F / 43 C      -- vinegar also works

5. Provide prompt transport

6. Continue to monitor for signs of an allergic reaction

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[bumble-t3a]

Day 10 of MerMay is the stone fish! These guys are the most venomous fish in the world! I kinda goofed on the anatomy a bit but this one was so fun to draw

[fuckyeahaquaria]

Bullrout | Notesthes robusta

The dorsal, anal, and pelvic spines on a bullrout have venom glands on them, and should be handled with extreme care. A puncture wound from one of these spines is excruciatingly painful. (Source)

[eurigmorgan]

Good morning