There may be around 10 different species of blue-ringed octopus, though only four have been given scientific names. The greater blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata) is about 12 centimetres ...

The person in the video likely had no idea that they were holding an incredibly dangerous creature, but the blue-ringed octopus carries with it an incredibly potent neurotoxin that can quickly ...

Nature’s anything but a safe place. Some of the creatures you’ll find out there are straight-up biological weapons. Get ready ...

Our oceans are filled with fascinating marine life. Of course, they're not all harmless. Avoid these venomous creatures while snorkeling, diving, or swimming.

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Take this as a sign to stay away. The warning system of the blue-ringed octopus doesn’t seem to work on a lot of people, since many have taken too close a look, and been horribly bitten by its ...

Paramedics are reminding people not to touch the venomous blue ringed octopus after a woman was rescued from a bite of that octopus in Sydney recently. Groups of blue-ringed octopuses are known ...

That's the reality for those unlucky enough to be bitten by a blue-ringed octopus. Initially its bite is painless. But quickly the fast-acting toxin goes to work, paralysing its target.

There may be around 10 different species of blue-ringed octopus, though only four have been given scientific names. The greater blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata) is about 12 centimetres ...