some people.. tsk tsk.

[Quagmire]

Originally Posted by rickjames

I dub him official dumb@$$ of the day!

ROFLMAO,Maybe we should start a new thread where ppl can add this type of article,and we can vote once a month on the DUMB A$$ AWARD WINNER

[ron101]

Another unfortunate story along the same lines: The father of a co-worker puchased a lion fish for his tank without doing his homework. He, of course, got stung and out of anger, flushed the lionfish killing it and plugging his toilet in the process.

What is wrong with people?!

[adidas]

LMAO what a dumbass.

We are very careful with our Lion...

[Fras]

I would hope anyone with a venomous animal would know something about the treatment...not just a vet

I doubt those who handle venomous snakes underestimate the power of the animal or do not know the proper treatment required!

[danny zubot]

I had a lionfish for a while and knew that scorching the wounds would have helped neutralize the venom. You'd think a vet would know that!

It makes me wonder though, if our local hospitals have the knowledge to treat such a injurey? Does anyone know the exact name of lionfish venom? Or zoanthid poison for that matter?

[monza]

I must say I never new they were that dangerous? I have been told they are like a bad bee sting, i guess not!

We could start the Canreef Darwin Award.

Dave

[danny zubot]

Here's some info about it.

Acetylcholine—a neurotransmitter released at neuromuscular junctions and autonomic synapses.

taken from:

http://www.oceanservice.noaa.gov/edu...actexpress.pdf

About the antivenom:

http://www.toxinology.com/generic_st...stonefish.html