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‘Toxic Trumps’ – venomous sea creatures and how to treat their stings

November 18, 2024 by HAL

Venomous sea creatures, such as lionfish, scorpionfish, and stonefish, can pose risks to scuba divers. The difference between venomous and poisonous creatures is how their toxins affect humans – venom is injected while poison is ingested or absorbed. Treatments for stings typically include carefully removing spines, washing the wound, soaking it in hot water, and […]

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