How heavy is a mature stingray?
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Thanks for all the good input. I'd also be very interested to know how people are moving large rays. I'm sure there are different tools/techniques being used. Anyone care to share how they move a large (18"+ ray)?
Look up rubber landing nets. They are great for stingrays. They have some really wide ones perfect for larger rays.
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Will do. Thanks.Look up rubber landing nets. They are great for stingrays. They have some really wide ones perfect for larger rays.
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It is a good idea to support the ray with one hand on their belly. I use a round rubber net that I cut the handle down on. My 20 inch rays weigh at least 20 lbs.
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The difference between a 16 inch ray and a 20 inch ray is huge.
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Nope. I think your ray's a little small....
I know my numbers are right. She was weighed with a scale. Flowers don't posses the mass that other species do.
Flower/tiger species get to massive sizes though .and certainly heavier ,but comparing they are not as nearly as beefy as more common potamotrygon . I have a flower around that size also he's chunky for a flower and is probably 5-6lbs
I used a shallow round 18 inch plastic tub I found at walmart I think. I coaxed the ray in and dumped out as much water as I could. Then put my back in it an pulled it out. I am bigger than most, about 260, and strong enough to lift 50 lbs straight up with hands fully extended. A big net would prob be best, in a few years thats what I will have to do.
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