rabbitfish..how toxic is their venom

[Lynn]

Is it like a bee sting or can it actually do you some harm???
Lynn

 

[Henry1]

I've got stung couple of time by the spotted rabbit fish and I can tell you, its really painful. The pain usually last for about and hour before subsiding gradually.
However, pain aside, its venom will not cause any severe reaction in a normal healthy person.
I would believe ppl with hypertension or any heart related problem should take precaution not to handle the fish.

In the aquarium hobby, you probably get the Lo fish, a handsome bright guy with a prominant black spot (some do not have the spot though).
Treat it with care should you net it . . stay away from its dorsal and anal fins.

cheers

 

[naesco]

Lynn did the LFS not warn you? If they did not a you do not feel comfortable with it, take it back.

 

[Lynn]

Oh thanks, but no I had read about them before purchasing it. It's just that I have a bad habit of putting my hands in the tank all the time, and just wondered how careful I ought to be!

 

[naesco]

How about very,eh!

 

[EmilyB]

It's not going to attack you or anything, but they are spooky fish at times, just don't corner it. It may run into you by accident.

 

[Mouse]

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I've got stung couple of time

He he he, chuckles....