Northern Living

Stonefish

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This master of camouflage is dubbed the most venomous fish. Stonefish are generally harmless to human beings. But when disturbed or worse, stepped on, its defense mechanism is to release a poisonous substance that could potentiall­y kill a human being if not treated within an hour. First aid: To destroy the venom and also lessen the pain, soak affected area in hot water for 30 to 90 minutes. There is also an available anti- venom for further treatment.

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