There are a lot of majestic species hiding underneath the vast ocean. From colorful fishes, whales, and dolphins, to sharks, octopuses, and so much more. The diversity doesn’t end, but neither does the danger.
Encountering sea creatures up close is rare and often dangerous.
Especially when you come across a creature that is not too familiar to you.
Nature can be scary.
We may know a lot about nature, but we have not explored everything yet. There are tons of other creatures out there that are still unknown to humans, even to specialists.
So, in the rare case that you come across something that is totally new to you, you better be cautious and ready for what it might bring.
While there are humongous harmless animals out there that we often call “gentle giants”, there are tiny species that can be twice as dangerous as a venomous snake. Just like what this woman stumbled upon on the beach.
It was a small octopus that looked so cute on the outside.
Little did she know, it was the most venomous octopus in the world.
As we all know, having knowledge about something gives you an advantage. And knowledge is one of the strongest weapons that a person can have in exploring wildlife.
Knowing the dos and don’ts in the wild is key to safe travel.
That’s pretty much what seemed to be lacking in the TikTok video that was recently shared by @kaylinmarie21. It shows her crossing paths with the world’s most venomous octopus.
The blue-ringed octopus.
Yes, that’s the little tentacled fella they ran into in the video. They sure are tiny, only growing between 5 to 8 inches, with their tentacles extending just 4 inches long.
But their small size can be so deceiving.
It can kill up to 26 adult humans within minutes.
If that doesn’t scare you, then I don’t know what would.
According to Health Line:
“Blue-ringed octopi have venom called tetrodotoxin, or TTX. This is one of the most serious and deadly types of venom found in the ocean. The octopi’s salivary glands produce the venom, and the bacteria gets dispersed through their beak.”
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“TTX can paralyze a human in minutes. Due to this paralysis, your body wouldn’t be able to get enough oxygen, and death from a blue-ringed octopus would occur.”
Their blue spots will light up if they’re about to strike.
They will only strike when they feel threatened.
This venomous marine creature also keeps its distance from other species, especially from humans. Clearly.
Though they’re deadly, a study states that there have only been 3 human deaths caused by the blue-ringed octopus.
Luckily for the woman and her friends, they got away unharmed after holding one right in their hands.
According to the lady who owns the TikTok account, the incident happened in Bali when she was studying. They were there for a documentary about animal welfare when they came across the deadly octopus near the seashore.
She also said there were two blue-ringed octopuses that day.
A pair of the world’s deadliest octopus right in their hands? The thought alone gives me goosebumps!
To her surprise, the TikTok video went viral. It has 12.9 million views.
The video also made it to news channels and articles.
Now, she’s also being called “octo-girl” because of the viral video.
Looks like luck was on her side that day because she walked away unscathed.
The next time you come across an unknown species, make sure not to aggressively manhandle it. Also, be sure to do your homework if you ever decide to study wildlife.
See her brush with an adorably deadly sea creature below.
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