New Videos Posted - Blue Ringed Octopus, Sea Robins, and a Mantis!

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  1. AquaSD

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  2. jbraslins

    jbraslins Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Are not those like super venomous with no anti-dote? You brave souls.
     
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  3. chris adams

    chris adams Purple Tang

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    Ya exactly.. I go by the motto if it will kill you don't buy it.. However it is super cool looking.

    Details found on Wiki which we all know are not 100% correct but I have read it other places.

    The blue-ringed octopus is 12 to 20 cm (5 to 8 in), but its venom is powerful enough to kill humans. No blue-ringed octopus antivenom is available yet making it one of the deadliest reef inhabitants in the ocean.

    The venom paralyzes the muscles required for breathing and movement
     
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  4. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Simple solution- don't take it out or try to pet it. :D

    FTR, hospitals also don't have antiserum for lethal scorpion stings, but people keep those as pets. Also, dogs have a higher attack/kill rate than all other pets combined. :)
     
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  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Say hello to my little friend Darwin. ::) You should not be handling the Octopus anyway. Beautiful creature though.
     
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  6. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    the little octi kicks serious butt (poor animal though probably happier where it was) but that red dragonet o.0!!! never seen one like that looks really cool too
     
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