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What happens if you get stung by a lionfish?
A lionfish sting involving multiple spines increases the risk of infection and body-wide symptoms such as changes in heart rate, abdominal pain, sweating, and fainting. Deaths from lionfish stings are rare. Symptoms can last anywhere from 8 hours to 30 days depending on the severity of the sting.
Can you survive a lionfish sting?
Many people recover from a lionfish sting without medical attention or complications. The important thing is to take immediate steps to stop the bleeding, remove the spine, and keep the wound clean. Pain from a lionfish sting is usually intense for at least the first few hours, becoming less intense over time.
Is a lionfish aggressive?
Because lionfish are predatory marine animals, there have been reports of aggression towards divers and fishermen. Such behaviour is, however, likely to be purely defensive, with the fish using their lethal spines to fend off those it deems a threat.
Are lionfish safe?
u201cLionfish are tasty and safe to eat from most places,u201d explains Alison Robertson, a toxin researcher at the University of South Alabama, who lead the FDA’s investigation of ciguatera in lionfish. u201c[It’s] just that caution should be taken if any reef fish are collected from areas with a high risk.u201d
What should you do if you get stung by a lionfish?
Lionfish Sting Response and First Aid
What happens if you get pricked by a lionfish?
A lionfish sting involving multiple spines increases the risk of infection and body-wide symptoms such as changes in heart rate, abdominal pain, sweating, and fainting. Deaths from lionfish stings are rare. Symptoms can last anywhere from 8 hours to 30 days depending on the severity of the sting.
