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True. The blue-ringed octopus does have enough venom to kill a person in minutes even if the person doesn't know he/she has been poisoned.

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How does the blue-ringed octopus toxin affect its prey?

it has poison in it and the blue ringed octopus releases it into the prey. it has poison in it and the blue ringed octopus releases it into the prey.


What are a blue ringed octopus protection?

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What is the only way to save a person stung by a blue ringed octopus?

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Do Australian Blue ringed octopuses have enough poison to kill a human?

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Is a baby blue ringed octopus poisonous?

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Do blue-ringed octopuses bite or sting?

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What is deadlier a box jellyfish or a blue ringed octopus?

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What is the dangerous blue ringed creature in the ocean?

The blue-ringed octopus is a small but highly venomous marine animal found in the waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It is recognized by its bright blue rings that appear when the creature feels threatened. The venom of the blue-ringed octopus is powerful enough to cause paralysis and even death in humans if not treated promptly.


Can a blue ringed octopus kill a whale?

No, a blue-ringed octopus cannot kill a whale. Blue-ringed octopuses are small, venomous creatures that primarily prey on small fish and crustaceans. Their venom is potent enough to kill a human, but it is not powerful enough to take down a large marine mammal like a whale. Whales are much larger and have thick blubber that would provide protection against the octopus's venom.


How big does a blue ringed octopus get?

the greater blue ringed octopus is 20cm long


How does the blue ringed octopus kill its prey?

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