Blue Ringed Octopus

[Ron99]

Yep, don't get bitten by it. They are not overly aggressive but they are extremely poisonous. The toxin will stop your breathing within a short time and unless you get put on a respirator (which you will likely have to be kept on anywhere from a few days to a few weeks) you will die. Their toxin is one of the most potent neurotoxins known. I used to work with it and it came packed in a glass vial that was then sealed inside a foil bag which was then placed in a metal can with alot of padding. It's dangerous stuff.

Big Al's is being really irresponsible if you ask me. Blue ringed octopus in Burnaby, barracuda in Richmond. I think I will email the president of the company about this as they are not doing the hobby any favours. How about a mass email campaign to the company?