• How venomous is the eagle ray
• The different types of eagle rays
• The history behind the amazing creatures eagle rays
• The different types of rays
• The near threatened status of eagle rays
• The southern eagle ray
• A Detailed Description Of Spotted Eagle Rays
• The common eagle ray myliobatis aquila
• The florida boater case where an eagle ray kills a woman
• Where can you find eagle rays

How Venomous Is The Eagle Ray?

Though eagle rays or any other ray for that matter do not usually attack unless you intrude into their space, you have to be aware that they are venomous - or at least the stings on their tails are and you have to be careful when you approach them. Let's take a look at where exactly the venom is located. On the spotted eagle ray, the pelvic fins appear to be narrowly rounded and you'll find the dorsal fin near the pelvic point. The spotted eagle ray doesn't have a caudal fin and the tail is so long that it appears whip-like. The tail can reach a length of two to three times the actual width of the disc when it is undamaged. Originating precisely behind the dorsal fins, you will find the stinging spines - they are short and could be anything between two and six in number. The stinging spines have a barbed tip and lateral teeth that are recurved accompanied by a forked root.

When these venous spines are used in defense against potential threats, they can really deliver a very nasty sting. However, you should note again that eagle rays aren't just going to attack you - the only time that they use their venomous tail is when they feel threatened. They never attacked a human unless they consider you a threat which means that you have to be provoking them. Even though, you have to take into consideration the death of the Crocodile Hunter, a truly tragic event.

In the event that you are struck by the venomous tail, there is a chance that you will leave the area pretty quickly which is what they want you to do - and there is a chance that it could kill you. It truly all depends on what area the barb punctures the body - if it is in the vicinity of any of your major organs, you are in danger of being seriously hurt. If it is in the leg or somewhere of that nature, you should be okay, only having minor injuries. If you are going into waters where rays abound, you might want to read more about what to do in case you get stung.

If you are considering going scuba diving so that you can swim with the sting rays and see what type of environment they surround themselves with, you may want to learn about the venomous tail just in case something does occur, it is always best to be prepared that to be sorry that you didn't know something. Just in case something like this may occur, it is always best that you take someone along with you when you are scuba diving.