Popular Post snoop1130 Posted August 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 31, 2023 A marine scientist issued a warning to bathers to be aware of a venomous blue dragon sea slug that washed up on Karon Beach in Phuket this week due to the recent strong winds and sea weave. The Monsoongabage Thailand Facebook page shared pictures and videos of the blue dragon sea slug today and urged a marine scientist and lecturer from the Kasetsart University, Thon Thamromgnawasawat, to provide information and essential cautions to the public. Thon said… “The sea slug in question belongs to the species Glaucus atlanticus. They live in the mid-levels of the seawater and are often found far out at sea. It is a rarity to encounter them along the coastline. The powerful surges of waves and wind are likely propelling them towards the shore. They eat jellyfish, a Portuguese Man o’War, and absorb jellyfish’s sting cells in their own bodies, resulting in their violent venom.” By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo by Sylke Rohrlach from Sydney via Wikimedia Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/beach-warning-venomous-blue-dragon-sea-slug-spotted-in-phuket -- The Thaiger 2023-08-31 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted August 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 31, 2023 Beauty often comes with a sting in it's tail. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Venomous or poisonous? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post peter zwart Posted August 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 31, 2023 what a beautiful animal 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarius Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Awwww how cute. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dionigi Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 2 hours ago, BritManToo said: Venomous or poisonous? They store the venomous nematacysts of the Portuguese man of war and other venomous jellyfish that they eat. Their sting can be more powerful than the Portuguese man of war. Wouldn't want to try eating one raw or cooked. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grumpy one Posted September 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 1, 2023 3 hours ago, peter zwart said: what a beautiful animal I said that about my first ex 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBillHiccup Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 What do they taste like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBillHiccup Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 What do they taste like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Seth1a2a Posted September 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) It's better to see them in perspective. Compared to the size of a Portuguese man of war they are a lot smaller. Edited September 1, 2023 by Seth1a2a 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth1a2a Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 3 hours ago, WildBillHiccup said: What do they taste like? Chicken........Tastes Just like salty Chicken. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 8 hours ago, BritManToo said: Venomous or poisonous? Catch one and eat it and you will get your answer one way or the other???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 4 hours ago, Seth1a2a said: It's better to see them in perspective. Compared to the size of a Portuguese man of war they are a lot smaller. But you should see one after it's swallowed a Portugese Man 'o War???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted September 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 1, 2023 4 hours ago, WildBillHiccup said: What do they taste like? You will have to ask a Chinese person for that one ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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