Yes.
The stonefish has 12-14 poisonous fins as sharp as needles on its back. There are venom glands under the fins. Each venom gland leads directly to the venom sac, which contains highly toxic venom. On January 15, 2011, a chef in Hangzhou was stabbed and poisoned by a fish fin while helping to skin a stonefish.
Originally, the poisonous fins of stonefish are used to defend against strong enemies, not to hurt people. If you are unfortunately stabbed, it is best to go to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible. Because a person who is stabbed will soon experience severe pain, swelling of the wound, dizziness, cramps, shock, and unconsciousness. People who do not receive timely assistance are likely to die.
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So be extra careful when killing stone fish. First, pick the stone fish out of the water and wear thick gloves. , cut off the stingers, peel them and put them in the pot. If the thorns are not removed, they are not poisonous after being cooked.
Stonefish are not amazing in appearance. They are only about 30 centimeters in length. They hide on the seabed or under rocks, disguising themselves as an inconspicuous stone. If you accidentally step on it, it will fight back immediately and emit deadly poison. The 12 to 14 needle-like spines on its back contain enough venom to knock down at least 20 adults. people.
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