CANAMONSTER Redtail Catfish MFK Member Dec 5, 2012 2,980 988 150 Barrie Oct 11, 2017 #11 I see lots of people grab the tails to move rays so this is why I say they are not venomous. Maybe I'm wrong
I see lots of people grab the tails to move rays so this is why I say they are not venomous. Maybe I'm wrong
J Just Toby Fire Eel MFK Member Apr 22, 2010 2,434 176 66 Guildford UK Oct 11, 2017 #12 I have picked up a dead Corydoras catfish and the pectoral fin punctured my thumb, it was like a bee sting, not sure if they are classed as venomous.
I have picked up a dead Corydoras catfish and the pectoral fin punctured my thumb, it was like a bee sting, not sure if they are classed as venomous.
ShadowStryder Bronze Tier VIP MFK Member Apr 4, 2007 6,365 971 749 Nunya Oct 11, 2017 #13 The little spikes on the tail are called Denticles. Non venimous.... The membrane surrounding the actual barb is a membrane refered to as the Sheath. The venom here is between the sheath and the barb. Reactions: CANAMONSTER
The little spikes on the tail are called Denticles. Non venimous.... The membrane surrounding the actual barb is a membrane refered to as the Sheath. The venom here is between the sheath and the barb.
J Just Toby Fire Eel MFK Member Apr 22, 2010 2,434 176 66 Guildford UK Oct 12, 2017 #14 I agree with above, I recall Denticles now