Terry two questions
1st , you said "That is just about the only way you can get bitten while
diving." I guess this doesn't include SHARKS, :)))
2nd are sculpin fish about the same as stonefish??? caught one by accident
and it got me in the finger with it's dorsal spines , it felt like it was
being crushed in a vise then after about 5 minutes it felt like it was being
crushed in a red hot vise, I think it was the closest I'll get to birthing
pain.
ferreter
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From: Terry S. Arnold <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Sunday, September 19, 1999 5:31 PM
Subject: Re: Off Topic


>When collecting shells on coral reefs in the tropics you also have to think
>about the marine equivalent of rattle snakes. These are stone fish. Many of
>these are camouflaged to look just like dead coral. I have learned to fan
>"dead" coral before I touch it. Quite a number of times the "dead" coral
>moved when I did that. For those of you that are not familiar with them,
>stone fish are usually small (<4") and have venomous spines in their dorsal
>and pectoral fins. A sting from them is nasty at best and can be fatal to
>some people. Remember to look before you grab a piece of coral.
>
>Some people worry about sea snakes. Yes they are rather venomous (10X a
>cobra by some reports), but they dot not bother people. The biggest problem
>is that sometimes one will follow you around and stick its head under rocks
>as you turn them. It can be a bit disconcerting at first, but when you
>realize that they are just looking for food and are basically curious you
>get used to it. Remember not to stick your fingers in their mouth. That is
>just about the only way you can get bitten while diving.
>
>Regards
>
>Terry
>Terry S. Arnold 2975 B Street San Diego, CA 92102 USA
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