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Stingray Injury (cont.)

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Media file 1: The author, Dr. DuBois, diving with stingrays. Photo by Linda DuBois.
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Media file 2: Stingray spine. It is clear why these can cause either a puncture wound or a slashing laceration. The size of the spine depends on the size and type of the stingray. Toothpick to pencil size is typical. Photo courtesy of Cecil Berry
Picture of Stingray Spine, Photo Courtesy of Cecil Berry

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stingray injury, rays, manta rays, skates, tetanus



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