The Most Dangerous Sea Creature

[Scott Riemer]

Wow! Hope your recovery goes well!

 

[DORSETBOY]

Most dangerous has gotta be a Japanese 'scientific' (whaling) expedition

 

[Tresj2]

Define "dangerous" please!

A divebuddy of mine is pretty ugly big guy, and considering that things look closer and bigger underwater, that is pretty scary. An unplanned underwater encounter with this guy by some other diver must be classified as dangerous. Shock is not uncommon, nor is sheer panic, which in effect itself is extremenly dangerous for other divers nearby.

Having said that, I'd say seasnakes are pretty dnagerous as well, considering that they are very poisonous without exception and that most kill within minutes. Worry about Decompression Illness later if you go up, because you very probably won't ever reach the chamber if not treated within an hour.

Yo MyDiveLog dude, you can nearly play tick-tack-toe on the inside of your hand :11: !
A couple more of those incidents and I suggest you keep a box of chesspieces in your pocket for those quiet moments.
But seriously, I hope it all gets better, and that your hand will become fully functional. The scars will make for good bedtime stories later, just as long as you hand fully heals.
(You weren't planning on joining a hand-beauty contest anyway were you?)

All the best and get better soon,
Gurt

 

[scottfiji]

Define "dangerous" please!

A divebuddy of mine is pretty ugly big guy, and considering that things look closer and bigger underwater, that is pretty scary. An unplanned underwater encounter with this guy by some other diver must be classified as dangerous. Shock is not uncommon, nor is sheer panic, which in effect itself is extremenly dangerous for other divers nearby.

That sounds pretty scary. Maybe they should shut down the beaches when he is in the water? Does he work as a shark repellent?

Having said that, I'd say seasnakes are pretty dnagerous as well, considering that they are very poisonous without exception and that most kill within minutes. Worry about Decompression Illness later if you go up, because you very probably won't ever reach the chamber if not treated within an hour.
Gurt

Hey Gurt, from what I've read and been taught, sea snakes are not very aggressive and will bite only if molested. (Most bites are from fisherman who brought them up in nets). Also, sea snakes can control the amount of poison, and most bites either don't have poison or don't pierce the skin. And supposedly, even if you've been bit, and poison has been injected, severe symptoms don't start for at least 30 minutes. I've seen videos of divers playing with them (not that I recommend that). (Disclaimer - I've never been bit myself).

Scott

 

[Hank49]

That sounds pretty scary. Maybe they should shut down the beaches when he is in the water? Does he work as a shark repellent?



Hey Gurt, from what I've read and been taught, sea snakes are not very aggressive and will bite only if molested. (Most bites are from fisherman who brought them up in nets). Also, sea snakes can control the amount of poison, and most bites either don't have poison or don't pierce the skin. And supposedly, even if you've been bit, and poison has been injected, severe symptoms don't start for at least 30 minutes. I've seen videos of divers playing with them (not that I recommend that). (Disclaimer - I've never been bit myself).

Scott

The sea snakes I've seen in the Philippines are very passive. (blue and black striped) I was in a vertical swim thru about three feet in diameter and one was about a foot from my face...at 30 meters depth. I've had one swim right over my fin in shallow water. They seem to not even notice my presence. The oddest siting was doing a safety stop in about 25 meters of water and one came swimming up, took about 1/2 second gulp of air and down he went.

 

[bruce o]

Sea urchins are a concern here in Maine also. No matter what type of gear you wear they can get through and are very abrasive if handled frequently. Sone people are affected more than others and it may be possible that your CA ones are 'higher proof' than ours. When I was urchin diving during the big gold-rush craze of the early '90's I got tagged a lot. The key is to dig them out before your skin dries off, no matter what. I keep a needle and razor blades on board. It's painful but worth it. I've had them under fingernails, too. I've still got one in the palm of my hand, looks like a little greenish spot but I've seen urchin divers who don't dig them out get very swelled fingers and end up on prednisone, too. Nasty creatures.

 

[dbulmer]

I saw an inresting TV programme last night on Humboldt squid. They certainly have the tools to make life very uncomfortable for divers. They appear to be very curious about divers but can be dangerous if provoked. Untuil last night I'd never heard of Humboldt squid but they seem to be fascinating creatures.

 

[Wisnu]

Local people in some island at Thousand islands of Indonesia have a common method for sea urchin treatment even stone fish. Simple, use your urine then run and run until sweating. I just lough but they are very sure and many local people there told me this well proven
Believe it or not ? - I'll not try

 

[miketsp]

Local people in some island at Thousand islands of Indonesia have a common method for sea urchin treatment even stone fish. Simple, use your urine then run and run until sweating. I just lough but they are very sure and many local people there told me this well proven
Believe it or not ? - I'll not try

I think the urine tip has been around for many years. I've been told it by divers from several countries over the last 30+ years.

 

[mempilot]

I just read this http://diver.net/seahunt/fend/f_scottc.htm about the humboldt squid in the Sea of Cortez.
I'm not sure if this is accurate or hype, but I really don't want to be the one to find out.

I saw an inresting TV programme last night on Humboldt squid. They certainly have the tools to make life very uncomfortable for divers. They appear to be very curious about divers but can be dangerous if provoked. Untuil last night I'd never heard of Humboldt squid but they seem to be fascinating creatures.