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I just read an article in National Geographic News that said that a new study, done April 2009, showed that all octopus, cuttlefish, and some squid are venomous. Here's the link: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/04/090417-octopus-venom.html
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoThey can be. Some are highly venomous (blue ringed octopus), while others have been known to drown divers (giant pacific octopus). I have dived with many species of octopus, and overall, they are not dangerous, unless provoked. They are very nervous, darting into their crevice at first sight. But if treated right, can become very curious and friendly. When diving with a buddy of mine, a octopus that he was playing with grabbed his goggles and respirator with his arms, attempting to pull them towards him. He was fine after pulling the arms away. To the octopus, it was innoncent curiousity. To my buddy, a diver, it was a seriously dangerous situation.
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∙ 13y agoWell yes and know some species like the blue ringed octopus are extremely dangerous yet only 3 have died but some are placid and are just happy to swim by you all in all they can be dangers so just avoid them
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∙ 15y agolol nope they just squirt ink dont worry =]
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∙ 13y agoan octopus isn't dangerous unless the ink gets in your eyes or mouth and you swallow it
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∙ 12y agoNo small types of octopuses can kill you except the blue ringed octopus. A large octopus such as the giant octopus and the day octopus can kill a human.
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∙ 14y agoBlue ringed octopus is currently recognized as one of the most venomous animals in the world.
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What is the most poisonous octopus?
blue ringed octopus is the most poisenes octopus in the world.
What is the most poisonous marine octopus?
blue ringed octopus is the most poisenes octopus in the world.
Can you keep a blue-ringed octopus?
No, they are dangerous they are the only poisonous octopus and a bite from one can kill you.
What is the mollusk that people are afraid of?
There are several species of octopus that are highly poisonous - in particular the blue ringed octopus.
What two species have 8 'legs' and are poisonous?
Spiders (arachnids) and Octopus (cephalopod) are eight-legged and poisonous.
How is blue ringed octopus dangerous?
Blue-ringed octopus is considered to be quite dangerous because it is extremely poisonous.
Why is the blue ringed octopuse the most dangerous octopuse?
On my calculations the blue ringed octopus is more dangerous than the blue lined octopus because it is very poisonous and it has no cure.
What color is a poisonous octopus?
Black so that it could dissappear!
How does pew die in treasure island?
well he ate an octopus and it was poisonous so he died
Is the octopus ink toxic?
I'm not 100 percent sure, but I'm pretty sure it is not poisonous.
Is there a toxic octopus?
The Blue-ringed octopus is reported to be the most poisonous of all cephalopods. There are thought to be around 10 different species of Blue-ringed octopus with the most commonly known being: • The Lesser Blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena maculosa) • The Greater Blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata)
Are all octopus edible?
Yes. The only known cephalopod with poisonous flesh is the flamboyant cuttlefish.
