Weeverfish Sting

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Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM

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Ivette Motola, MD

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Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD

Medical Editor:

James Kimo Takayesu, MD

Weeverfish Sting Overview

Weeverfish are colorful fish that can grow up to 50 cm (1.5 feet) in length. They live in the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. They are usually found buried in the sand or mud. Weeverfish are aggressive and may strike a scuba diver without warning. Even when dead, weeverfish can cause a serious wound from spines containing neurotoxin venom, which may even cause death.

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