Kaix
11-24-2006, 03:31 PM
Scorpion Fish
Scorpion Fish is found in all seas. This family of fishes has large head, wide opening gills and usually has large spines supporting its dorsal fins. These spines act as defensive weapons against all threats. Venomous glands are found in each spines and if a victim gets poked by the spines, he/she will feel a painful sensation and could also lead to death if the victim developes allegic reactions towards the venom.
Many cases of such deaths by scorpion fish are reported in Singapore. My dad's friend made statistic many years ago too.
The victims are normally allergic to the venom. Some are lucky enough to survive but the road to recovery is a painful process.
Many people are ignorant about such a fish. Many have mistaken this scorpion fish as juvenile groupers and such assumption proven deadly to many around the world.
Please do not handle this fish with bare hands. Leaving it alone is probably the safest thing to do. When fished, the scorpion fish will always act defensively by erecting its spines at all times. Alot of anglers are caught off guard when they try to remove the hook from its mouth. If the fish flips and the spines 'kana' you, please do not hestitate to call an ambulance or get someone to help you to the nearest hospital asap. Your life just might be on the line...
Be safe.
Scorpion Fish is found in all seas. This family of fishes has large head, wide opening gills and usually has large spines supporting its dorsal fins. These spines act as defensive weapons against all threats. Venomous glands are found in each spines and if a victim gets poked by the spines, he/she will feel a painful sensation and could also lead to death if the victim developes allegic reactions towards the venom.
Many cases of such deaths by scorpion fish are reported in Singapore. My dad's friend made statistic many years ago too.
The victims are normally allergic to the venom. Some are lucky enough to survive but the road to recovery is a painful process.
Many people are ignorant about such a fish. Many have mistaken this scorpion fish as juvenile groupers and such assumption proven deadly to many around the world.
Please do not handle this fish with bare hands. Leaving it alone is probably the safest thing to do. When fished, the scorpion fish will always act defensively by erecting its spines at all times. Alot of anglers are caught off guard when they try to remove the hook from its mouth. If the fish flips and the spines 'kana' you, please do not hestitate to call an ambulance or get someone to help you to the nearest hospital asap. Your life just might be on the line...
Be safe.