
Posted: 6/18/2002 1:33:23 AM EST
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Stonefish are indisputably ugly. The head and body of the stonefish are covered with lumps and fleshy growths and the eyes are deeply set in the bony hollows of the head. The large mouth is upturned and partly disguised by a notched fringe of skin.
The stonefish uses its large front fins to scoop out a depression in the sand or mud and lies motionless awaiting its prey of small fish and crustaceans to draw near. Deceived by the convincing camouflage, passing victims are swallowed whole as the stonefish makes an unexpectedly energetic lurch forwards.
Stonefish are the most venomous creatures in the sea. The venom apparatus consists of 13 dorsal, 2 pelvic and 3 anal spines armed with enlarged venom glands. The short spines are hidden within the thick warty skin. They have been known to penetrate the soles of tennis shoes when stepped on.
When stung, pain at the site of the skin puncture increases so rapidly that the victim may lose consciousness. The pain is excruciating and can last for six months with tremendous swelling and death of tissues. Amputation might be required. If not treated, stonefish stings can often be deadly. Pain may be prolonged and difficult to manage even with narcotic analgesia.
The only known treatment for these stings is an antivenin developed by the Commonwealth Serum Laboratory in Australia.
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"...no secret so close as that between rider and horse."
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I've seen huge orange ones - we called them rock fish.
Are you doing a "poisonous critter of the day" series? [:)]
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Anal spines? Is that anything like "anal probe"?
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That's PERSEC, not OPSEC. -AvengeR15
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I will make sure I keep an eye out when heading into the pool [;)]
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tatjana , here is a link to a cool page. It a medical database on snakebite protocols, they list everyone known to man, taipans, death adders and my favorite , listed below
http://www-surgery.ucsd.edu/ENT/DAVIDSON/snake/proinde.htm
P.S. Do you know anything about karma, I want to come back as a horse.... in Oregon :)
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
for bites by
Black Mamba
(Dendroaspis polylepis polylepis)
This person has received a bite and probable envenomation from a Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis polylepis). This is an extremely venomous, aggressive, rapidly moving scrub and tree dwelling snake from central, eastern and southern Africa. Clearly the most dangerous of the mambas, it is responsible for many snake bite fatalities. Envenomation signifies a true medical emergency. In this particular species, envenomation usually presents predominately with systemic neurologic manifestations. Drowsiness, neurological and neuromuscular symptoms may develop early; paralysis, ventilatory failure or death often ensue rapidly.
Please read and execute the following procedures without delay.
A crepe bandage and splint have been applied as immediate first aid adjuncts to retard the absorption of the venom. DO NOT remove the bandage or splint until the patient has arrived at the hospital and is receiving the antivenom.
If the patient has been envenomated, the treatment is 4 to 20 vials of intravenous antivenom. Envenomation is diagnosed by the presence of characteristic signs and symptoms. Necessary information follows and is organized in sections:
Signs and Symptoms of Envenomation
Neurological and Neuromuscular: These signs and symptoms will usually manifest earliest. Not all signs and symptoms will necessarily develop, even with severe envenomation.
Respiratory paralysis or Dyspnea
Excessive salivation (Oral secretions may become profuse and thick)
Drowsiness
Restlessness
Sudden loss of consciousness
Ptosis
Ophthalmoplegia
Paresthesias and Dysesthesias
Palatal paralysis
Glossopharyngeal paralysis or Dysphagia
Vertigo
Fasciculations
Limb paralysis
Ataxia
Head drooping (Cervical muscle paresis or paralysis)
Headache
Local pain or Numbness around bite site (tends to be mild)
General: These symptoms typically manifest within thirty minutes to four hours following the bite if envenomation occurred.
Shock
Hypotension
Abdominal Pain (may be severe)
Nausea and Vomiting
Regional lymphadenopathy and Lymphadenalgia
Fever
Epistaxis
Flushing of the face
Warm skin
Increased Sweating
Pallor
Nephrotoxicity: Acute Renal Failure has been reported in a few cases of Black Mamba bites in humans as well as in animal models. Oliguria or Anuria with possible changes in urinary composition will herald the development of renal shutdown. Dialysis is advised.
Cardiotoxicity: Changes in cardiovascular status result primarily from the effects of Circulatory Collapse and Shock, as well as vagal blockade resulting in Tachydysrhythmias. Pulse and pressure may initially be within normal limits, but may change with rapid onset cardiovascular collapse.
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I'll bet you can make some sort of sushi with that!
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Originally Posted By tatjana:
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Deceived by the convincing camouflage, passing victims are swallowed whole as the stonefish makes an unexpectedly energetic lurch forwards. View Quote |
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South pacific for sure, along with other nasties like cone shells, box jellys (AKA sea wasps), and blue ring octopi
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What about treating the infected person with a taser?
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Either run for your lives, surrender, or stand up and fight...
............................................................................................... A source said: ‘Removing the head in this way was totally inappropriate.’ |
have you ever been to an ibiza foam party?
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Originally Posted By GLOCKshooter:
What about treating the infected person with a taser? View Quote |
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well if you hadn't tried to put the moves on the girl doing the demos you wouldn't know.
should have listened when she told ya to leave her be... ;)
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Originally Posted By tatjana:
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The pain is excruciating and can last for six months with tremendous swelling and death of tissues. Amputation might be required. If not treated, stonefish stings can often be deadly. Pain may be prolonged and difficult to manage even with narcotic analgesia.
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i caught one of these ugly bastards fishing off the Northwest Cape of Australia. tatjana is right, they are the ugliest of the ugly. eyes all bugged out, making some sort of choking sound as it gasped for sea water. Aussie fella comes over and checks it out, steps back and says, "You bettah be chuckin' that fish back in the wattuh, mate!" and proceeded to tell us what the hell it was. i pushed it back to the edge of the fishing pier with end of my pole (my fishing pole, that is) till it fell back it the water. it came back a few years later as my mother in law.
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That's bad.
But I'll take that over the Candiru anyday.
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As far as locations for them, there are quite a few in the Caribbean and along southern Florida and the keys.
I've never seen one really close to shore so that you'd get stung on a beach - much higher risk of Sting Rays. But, you will see them a lot in deeper water, especially while SCUBA diving. Their camoflage is so great, you won't really notice them sitting on top of a rock, looking like part of it, hence their name. I have quite a few videos of them. (LEave nothing but bubbles, take nothing but pictures).
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I think I have seen these in the Red Sea. If not these, then something very similar and quite venomous.
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Originally Posted By redray:
...till it fell back it the water. it came back a few years later as my mother in law. View Quote |
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