ATTENTION***WEAVER FISH***

[Mike T]

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ok lads i know to 99% of you already know what 1 of these fish are but to the lads that are new too sea fishing , if you catch 1 of these fish, be VERY CAREFULL how you handle it, these fish have a very nasty sting,

symptoms and treatment if stung

At first many victims believe they have simply scratched them-self on a sharp stone or shell, although this barely hurts, significant pain begins about 2–3 minutes after being stung. Weever stings cause severe pain, common descriptions from victims are "extremely painful" and "much worse than a wasp (or bee) sting".

The following symptoms may occur following a weever sting:

Common/minor symptoms

Severe pain, itching, swelling, heat, redness, numbness, tingling, nausea, vomiting, joint aches, headaches, abdominal cramps, lightheadedness, increased urination and tremors.

Rare/severe symptoms

Abnormal heart rhythms, weakness, shortness of breath, seizures, decreased blood pressure, gangrene and tissue degeneration[4], unconsciousness.

Treatment

Although extremely unpleasant, weever stings are not generally dangerous and the pain will ease considerably within a few hours even if untreated. Complete recovery may take a week or more; in a few cases victims have reported swelling and/or stiffness persisting for months after envenomation.

First Aid treatment consists of immersing the affected area in hot water (as hot as the victim can tolerate without being scalded) which will accelerate denaturation of the protein based venom. The use of hot water will reduce the pain felt by the victim after a few minutes. Usual experience is that the pain then fades within ten to twenty minutes, as the water cools. Folklore often suggests the addition of substances to the hot water including urine, vinegar and Epsom salts but this is of limited (if any) value. Heat should be applied for at least 15 minutes but, as a rule of thumb: the longer the delay (before heat is applied) the longer the treatment should be continued. Once the pain has eased the injury should be checked for the remains of broken spines and any found need to be removed. Over the counter analgesics such as aspirin or ibuprofen may be of assistance in management of pain and can also reduce edema (Caution see Aspirin Warnings).

Medical advice should be sought if any of the symptoms listed above as Rare/Severe are observed, if swelling spreads beyond the immediate area of injury (e.g. from hand to arm)[4], if symptoms persist or if any other factor causes concern. Medical treatment consists of symptom management, analgesia (often with opiates) and the same heat treatment as for first aid - more systemic treatment using histamine antagonists may assist in reducing local inflammation.[5] taken from wikipidea lol

cheers guys

[oldwrinkledretainer]

Thanks for that heads up ,bieng new to this game all you guys pass on,no matter how well trodden you may think that path is good for us newbies.



Big P

[Mike T]

well we had a very near miss last night with 2 anglers fishing with us that didn't know what it was, 1 thought it was a whiting and said to the other just grab it and he did but it didn't sting him very lucky he was, , but another quick thinking lad with us who seen what it was and stepped in QUICKLY!

funny tho really really funny but it shouldnt have been lol

[Martin G]

Cheers for the pic mike maybe now I won't jump as far when I upturn a rock crabbin and find a blenny (I think there called) I always panic cos I'm never quite sure if there weavers

[Paul]

Good post Mike

Made it global

[Mike T]

no probs paul,

[kyle]

i must say this was my fault chrisp1985 nealy got hurt i never had a proper look at it and just yelld over so just to add please always always look before you touch




relly sorry chris

[robo]

i had a plate full of them last year in spain,they where very tasty,baby hake they called them

[djdave]

Handle them with care use a thick towel or glove should have no probs nasty little things if not sure cut hook off simple to tie another on

[sparton]

Thanks for that mike i would'nt of known what they looked like i've heard about them but never seen one the info on here is priceless
Cheers Mike