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Why do stingrays sting people?
The Stingray isn't an aggressive animal, and they don't use the sting to hunt. It usually stings a person when stepped on, or brushed up against and startled. The sting is a defensive reflex done to protect themselves. That is why most people are stung in the foot or lower leg. Fore more details, please see the sites listed below.Sting rays sting if they feel threatened, this is in there nature because they are eaten by hammerhead sharks (sting rays main predator) in other words if you put your hand over a sting ray and touch it, it will feel threatened and think you are a predator, which will likely get you a sting.
Is a bee sting a weak or strong acid?
A bee sting injects formic acid, which is considered a weak acid. It can cause pain and irritation at the site of the sting.
Why does lemon and orange juice sting your eyes?
Lemon and orange juices contain citric acid, which can irritate the sensitive tissues of the eyes. When the juices come into contact with your eyes, they can cause a stinging sensation due to the acidity of the citric acid. It's best to avoid getting these juices near your eyes to prevent discomfort.
Which acid is injected into your body by a bee-sting that causes pain?
Formic acid is injected into the skin by a bee sting, causing the pain and inflammation associated with the sting.
Can a stingray sting more than once?
No, stingrays have a single barb on their tail that is used for defense. Once they have used it to sting, it must be regrown if they wish to sting again.
Is a gulf fritillary caterpillar harmful?
The Gulf fritillary caterpillar has soft spines that do not sting. However, it is poisonous if ingested.
Black catapilar no sting orange strips an side orange dots?
The caterpillar you are describing sounds like the Gulf fritillary caterpillar. They have black bodies with orange stripes along their sides and orange spots on the segments. They are not known to sting.
Are sparse caterpillar poisons?
The sparse caterpillars are poisonous to cats and dogs, but not humans. Sparse caterpillars do however sting as a way to protect themselves.
Are mustache bugs poisonous?
They are not poisonous but they sting. The sting feels like a bee sting.
Do Luna moths sting?
No. Neither adult nor caterpillar sting.
Is the Saddleback Caterpillar harmful when it stings you?
The saddleback caterpillar is poisonous. Some of the symptoms that are can result from brushing up against a saddleback caterpillar are a burn-like sting that can last for days, nausea, dizziness, rash, sweating, chills, and heart palpitations.
Which is worse a wasp sting or a hover fly sting?
Well, wasp sting is more poisonous than bee sting
What caterpillar is black with lime green jacket?
The caterpillar that is black with a lime green jacket is the Saddleback Caterpillar. These caterpillars can sting and it will be very painful.
Are dragon flys poisonous?
yes, they don't bite or sting, and they have no venom, so they are harmless to humans.
Are salt water stingray poison?
No. but their sting is poisonous
Is caterpillar venom dangerous?
Caterpillars are poisonous if they have pointy spikes on their back. Some caterpillars can bite or sting and they may inject poison in you when they bite but that's usually caterpillars from the jungle or from a different state considering I'm from P.E.I/ Canada. I have a pet caterpillar but its not poisonous so it depends on what kind of caterpillar and its ok if the caterpillar you have has hair because its not poisonous in fact caterpillars are very common with hair.
What kind of sting does a scorpeon have?
A scorpion has a poisonous sting and very painful. To a adult it can be harmless but to a child it can be fatal
