Blue-ringed octopuses are undeniably stunning. When they are alarmed, these animals will show off the eponymous iridescent blue rings that cover their body and arms. But their adorably small size and ...

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Jaun-Paul Kalman was rushed to hospital on February 5 after a blue-ringed octopus bit him on the thumb at Balmoral. “I could feel myself not breathing … I was thinking, oh God, is this the end?” ...

Strong acting, and so powerful it can quickly cause death. That's the reality for those unlucky enough to be bitten by a blue-ringed octopus. Initially its bite is painless. But quickly the fast ...

The small blue ring octopus is extremely venomous, with toxin 1,200 times more powerful than cyanide. Its bite can swiftly paralyze, potentially leading to death within 20 minutes. There is no ...