Despite their size, they are arguably one of the most dangerous fish Brits will encounter 😨
' feet, contains three spines of venom that protect the weever fish from any potential threats.
The level of pain varies between people due to each individual’s pain tolerance and also due to the number of spines that punctured the skin. Being stung by a weever fish can be painful, but it is generally nothing to worry about as it does not cause any long-term damage. That said, there have been recent reports of a dog choking on its own blood and nearly dying after being stung by a weever fish.If you find yourself stung by a weever fish at aKeep the injured area in warm water for as long as possible. RNLI lifeguards dealing with stings will keep them in warm water for around 10 minutes until the pain becomes bearable.
Wash the area with warm soapy water. This keeps the area around the puncture free of dirt and helps prevent infections.Weever fish with sting 'as bad as childbirth' prompts warnings from lifeguards
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