Are Stingrays Dangerouse animals. Could What happened to Steve of Been prevented. How can I prevent getting bitten by one if I go to the Ocean.
2006-09-05 15:19:35 · 10 answers · asked by Brian S 2 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
stingrays are usually not dangerous...they sting only when they feel threatened..when ur stung by stingray it's usually painful but not fatal..steve irwin died bacause the spinebarb go straight to his heart..to prevent getting bitten,don't swim too near to the stingray.
2006-09-05 15:24:40 · answer #1 · answered by khaleeda_9 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well stingrays are not inherantly dangerous. what happened is that a 8" barb from a male stingray peirced steve irwins heart. it was actually on of the tamest animals in the ocean as far as i know. here in denver you can feed them in a little pool at the downtown aquarium. and they dont really have teeth the do have grinders but not like really sharp ripping flesh teeth. just the right angle at the right time and he pulled the stinger out after it caught him in the chest, i dont blame him for removing it it was attached to a big stingray and would have hurt and caused more damage if he had left it in for a few seconds.
2006-09-05 22:25:27 · answer #2 · answered by gsschulte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sting rays are actually very timid creatures, and will - the VAST majority of the time - try to swim away from you, rather than sting you.
There is a lot of misleading information being touted by ignorant people at the moment, so here are some facts:
- Over the world, there are only 30 recorded deaths by sting ray stings, which is a completely miniscule amout. What happened to Steve was a tragic accident, but the odds of it happening again are less than that of you winning the lottery.
- Unfortunately, there isnt really anyway for Steve's accident to have been prevented. He just picked the wrong sting ray to follow, and something must've spooked it. Again, remember that sting rays DONT attack people for the sake of attacking them. They do attack when they get scared, or feel they have no other way of escape. It's possible Steve just followed this ray into a place it felt cornered in.
- Stingray stings do occur each year, and yes, they are painful, but remember, Steve was hit with a one in a million strike. The most common ways for people to be stung is if they dont see them resting on the bottom, and stand on them. A sting to the foot hurts like hell, but it isnt deadly.
Ok, so, here are some tips for avoiding getting stung:
- When wading in the sea, wear a pair of shoes or something that protects your foot. A sting ray bard is so long and sharp, that this wont stop them from stinging you, BUT, it will greatly reduce the damage done, and therefore, how painful it is.
- Dont wade around in murky water you cant see the bottom of. If you can see the bottom, you have a better chance of seeing a ray sitting on the bottom, and therefore a better chance of avoiding it.
- Dont swim to close to them if you dont know how to handle them, and never try to touch one. If you are swimming, and you see one, try and keep a bit of distance between you and it. Dont panic, or make any sudden moves either, because sudden moves are likely to scare it, and maybe (very unlikely) flick it's tail (with the sting in it).
Anyway, those are some things you can do, but remember, keep this in perspective. Steve was VERY unlucky. Sting rays really are fascinating (and gentle) creatures. They wont attack you unless you REALLY hassle them.
2006-09-05 22:35:08 · answer #3 · answered by azza 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stingrays are docile...like all animals, when they feel threatened, they react. From what I've learned, the camerman with big lights was about 1 foot in front of the ray, and Irwin was swimming right over it. The ray used its tail to fend Steve off, and when the tail shot up, it went right into his heart. If he hadn't have been so close and the camera man had been back a little, this may not have happened.
2006-09-05 22:33:36 · answer #4 · answered by Bobbie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stingrays are not that dangerous - they are usually very placid animals. Their sting is painful but very rarely deadly (only a handful of recorded cases). A common cause of stingray injuries is from people stepping on them (They tend to lay on the bottom camouflaged) - causing them to defensively strike.
If you are in areas where stingrays are common, avoid walking normally in shallow water - shuffle your feet instead.
2006-09-05 22:31:35 · answer #5 · answered by lepninja 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stingrays are not typically dangerous animals. They do not bite. There is a barbe on their tail that stands up if they are frightened. Just don't bother stingrays and they wont bother you!
2006-09-05 22:26:43 · answer #6 · answered by countrychic2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have obviously been reading about a stingray killing Steve Irwin and you come on here to ask if they are dangerous animals?
yea, I am so not gonna answer this question .... because its dumb
2006-09-05 22:25:19 · answer #7 · answered by ptmamas 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It was just that the stingray stung him at the heart. Just...wear something protective on your heart. I guess....????
2006-09-05 22:25:16 · answer #8 · answered by jskaliski 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 death in 200 years? you have more chance in dieing in a car accident
2006-09-06 07:29:12 · answer #9 · answered by brinlarrr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are not typically dangerous, and they did not bite him, the sting ray stabbed him through the heart with it's tail.
2006-09-05 22:22:37 · answer #10 · answered by rera1397 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋