The blue-ringed octopus is not included in the list of protected wild animals. The blue-ringed octopus belongs to one of the highly toxic creatures, and being bitten by this small octopus can cause death in a short time. But this octopus will not take the initiative to attack humans unless they are greatly threatened.

The blue-ringed octopus is a professor Hu Guobin from the College of Marine Life of China Ocean University. In an interview with the media, he said that the blue-ringed octopus toxin has no anti-venom and it is difficult for the bitten person to be effectively treated. The blue-ringed octopus, a "beautiful and highly toxic creature", cannot be kept as a pet. The blue-ringed octopus is a highly toxic creature. Once it is stung, it is not treated with anti-venom, so it is not suitable to be kept as a pet.