Lesser weever

Δύναμη δηλητηρίου

Αγκάθια με δηλητήριο

Κοφτερά αγκάθια έχουν το δηλητήριο. Αν το πατήσεις ή το πιάσεις, πονάει.

Τι κάνει το δηλητήριό του όταν δαγκώνει ή τσιμπάει;

The venom contains trachinine, a cytolysin (a substance that breaks down cells), along with serotonin, histamine-releasing substances and various enzymes. The sting causes acute and intense pain that often spreads to the area around the limb, and it peaks about 30 minutes after the sting. Swelling, redness, numbness, tingling, nausea and vomiting are common, and rare severe effects include abnormal heart rhythms, seizures, decreased blood pressure and unconsciousness.1

Πόσο επικίνδυνο είναι για τους ανθρώπους;

The lesser weever can sting swimmers badly if they disturb it in the water, and fishermen can be stung when cleaning their nets. Because of its venom and its occurrence near beaches, it is considered one of Europe's most dangerous weever species. Some pain may continue for up to 24 hours.1

Τι κάνει όταν φοβάται;

It rests buried in the sand with only its eyes and the tip of its first dorsal fin exposed, and it stings when disturbed.1