The stonefish poison mechanism of action. Stonustoxin and verrucotoxin.

Bonjour mes amies! We are in Mauritius! Here, amidst this beauty, lives one of the world's most venomous fish-the reef stonefish. Meeting this devil's creature could cost you life. Today, we'll explore how its toxin works, why it's so dangerous, and what to do if you accidentally step on this creature from hell. Let's dive in!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:37 The worlds most venomous fish
01:15 Poisonous dorsal spines
01:58 The venom’s secret
02:09 Symptoms of stonefish envenomation
02:43 Stonustoxin
03:13 Verrucotoxin
04:08 First aid and protein denaturation
04:29 Antivenom
05:16 Outro
05:27 Bad takes
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  • @user-wj4yf5od1x
    @user-wj4yf5od1x28 күн бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @gingerbiology

    @gingerbiology

    28 күн бұрын

    💋💋💋

  • @Beardqt
    @Beardqt26 күн бұрын

    City pop, deadly fish, beautiful beaches, amazing video.

  • @gingerbiology

    @gingerbiology

    25 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🌸

  • @user-nn4sx7bc1f
    @user-nn4sx7bc1f28 күн бұрын

    ,👍👍👍

  • @gingerbiology

    @gingerbiology

    27 күн бұрын

    🙌🙌🙌

  • @alexandergolubev4609
    @alexandergolubev460928 күн бұрын

    I was once on vacation in a place where stonefish had been noticed on a beach. The worst swimming experience ever😅

  • @gingerbiology

    @gingerbiology

    28 күн бұрын

    oh no.. I hope no one got hurt 😨

  • @garry_strange
    @garry_strange27 күн бұрын

    It`s amazing! Thanks for the video!

  • @gingerbiology

    @gingerbiology

    27 күн бұрын

    I am happy you liked 💙

  • @Lucky888s
    @Lucky888s8 күн бұрын

    My initial thought when seeing the title on the video thumbnail was that we would be learning about the puffer fish and tetrodotoxin which selectively blocks voltage sensitive sodium channels. Is the stonefish unique in its use of extreme camouflage and toxins to deter predators?

  • @gingerbiology

    @gingerbiology

    3 күн бұрын

    Your initial thought about the puffer fish and tetrodotoxin is quite interesting! Tetrodotoxin is indeed a potent toxin that can cause paralysis and even death. You're also right that the stonefish combines extreme camouflage with potent toxins. However, billions of years of evolution have given us an incredibly diverse array of creatures. There are many other fascinating examples of animals using both camouflage and venom for survival. For instance, lionfish blend into coral reefs with their striped patterns and deliver painful stings with their venomous spines. Similarly, the blue-ringed octopus uses tetrodotoxin while employing remarkable camouflage abilities. Nature is full of such intriguing adaptations! :)

  • @jmbulatova
    @jmbulatova27 күн бұрын

    Yeah, but… you can’t deny that the fish looks kinda funny

  • @gingerbiology

    @gingerbiology

    27 күн бұрын

    The cute little devil