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‘ Platypus stabs woman with its venomous spurs in odd case ‘ - btfc - 11-10-2023
‘ Jenny Forward was driving home in Tasmania when she spotted what she thought was an injured platypus on the roadside. She attempted to intervene, but when she picked up the semi-aquatic critter, she felt two spikes dig into either side of her right hand. These spikes released venom into the wounds, leaving her in agony, ABC News reported.
"It was as though someone had stabbed [my hand] with a knife," Forward told the news network. "The pain was excruciating … definitely worse than childbirth," she said. ‘
https://www.livescience.com/health/platypus-stabs-woman-with-its-venomous-spurs-in-odd-case
Re: ‘ Platypus stabs woman with its venomous spurs in odd case ‘ - pRICE cUBE - 11-10-2023
btfc wrote:
‘ Jenny Forward was driving home in Tasmania when she spotted what she thought was an injured platypus on the roadside. She attempted to intervene, but when she picked up the semi-aquatic critter, she felt two spikes dig into either side of her right hand. These spikes released venom into the wounds, leaving her in agony, ABC News reported.
"It was as though someone had stabbed [my hand] with a knife," Forward told the news network. "The pain was excruciating … definitely worse than childbirth," she said. ‘
https://www.livescience.com/health/platypus-stabs-woman-with-its-venomous-spurs-in-odd-case
What? They are venomous? How come they are always portrayed as nice and lovable creatures?
Re: ‘ Platypus stabs woman with its venomous spurs in odd case ‘ - rgG - 11-10-2023
I think only the males have those spikes and they use them when fighting over territory and mating.
I saw a PBS show recently about the platypus.
Re: ‘ Platypus stabs woman with its venomous spurs in odd case ‘ - DeusxMac - 11-10-2023
Australian version of Americans who approach bison?
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rGXGGExKU-U
Re: ‘ Platypus stabs woman with its venomous spurs in odd case ‘ - mattkime - 11-10-2023
pRICE cUBE wrote:
What? They are venomous? How come they are always portrayed as nice and lovable creatures?
Just stay on their good side!
Re: ‘ Platypus stabs woman with its venomous spurs in odd case ‘ - Lew Zealand - 11-10-2023
pRICE cUBE wrote:
What? They are venomous? How come they are always portrayed as nice and lovable creatures?
They got good PR people. Plus furry with a cute tail!
However: if you encounter an animal within 1000km of Australia, always assume it's venomous.
Re: ‘ Platypus stabs woman with its venomous spurs in odd case ‘ - Buzz - 11-11-2023
The platypuses in Florida are much friendlier.
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