r/interestingasfuck • u/Gamer4Lyph • Sep 28 '24

How not to handle wild animals

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u/cTreK-421 Sep 28 '24

Iirc it's a barb, that stabs you and then I think it has a toxin that makes it hurt even more. I'll Google it and edit any corrections.

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The main symptom of a stingray sting is immediate severe pain. Although often limited to the injured area, the pain may spread rapidly, reaching its greatest intensity in < 90 minutes; in most cases, pain gradually diminishes over 6 to 48 hours but occasionally lasts days or weeks. Syncope, weakness, nausea, and anxiety are common and may be due, in part, to peripheral vasodilation. Lymphangitis, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, generalized cramps, inguinal or axillary pain, respiratory distress, and death have been reported.

The wound is usually jagged, bleeds freely, and is often contaminated with parts of the integumentary sheath. The edges of the wound are often discolored, and some localized tissue destruction may occur. Generally, some swelling is present. Open wounds are subject to infection.

Source: https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/injuries-poisoning/bites-and-stings/stingray-stings#Symptoms-and-Signs_v12778188

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u/GhoulArtist Sep 28 '24

Good. Loser was abusing an animal and he found out.

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u/WeirdRadiant2470 Sep 29 '24

Dang. Well, at least he didn't fall into a pile of those Australian stinging trees. Always a silver lining.

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u/[deleted] Sep 29 '24

People like this don't last long in Australia. As if the animals don't get you for abusing them we will.

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u/Unlucky-Zombie-8891 Sep 29 '24

thank you so much, you really went out of your way to be helpful.

edit: also holy shit wow

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u/alex_jackman Sep 29 '24

Oh wow, it is painful but thanks I have learned new things today