Blue ringed octopus
Puffer fish
Blue bottle
Stingrays
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The blue ringed octopus is not a very big creature but it is very dangerous.
These octopuses are found all around the coast of Australia. They often lie in rock pools close to shore.
The blue ringed octopus is usually a dull colour but it shows its bright blue rings when it is in danger. If it is taken out of the water it is able to bite a person and poison them.
If this creature bites someone they will feel numbness around the mouth, face and neck.
 Treatment:
The Pressure Immobilisation Technique should be used while waiting for the doctor to arrive. Prolonged artificial respiration may be required following a bite.
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Puffer Fish are found in all Australian seas. They are very easy to catch but must not be eaten because their flesh and internal organs contain a toxin.
Anyone who does eat the flesh can become sick very quickly. They may even stop breathing.
Treatment: The victim should be made to vomit. If the person cannot breathe properly, artificial respiration may be required. See a doctor as well.
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The Blue Bottle is found in most Australian waters. Blue Bottles float lightly
on the surface of the water but their tentacles can be as long as 10 metres.
Blue Bottles are much less dangerous than some other jellyfish but they
can give a swimmer a bad sting if the swimmer accidentally touches them.
Treatment:
If a Blue Bottle stings someone, put a plastic bag filled with ice and water
on the sting to reduce the pain.
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