hiswife12 Posted July 22, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Goodmorning. My husband and I were just having a discussion about poisoness flora fauna in the snorkling areas on the Pacific island cruises. I saw a tricot snake but wasn't sure what was lurking in the water. Does anyone know of any poisoness things harmful to us nosey humans that live in the coral and. beaches. :cool: have a good day everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted July 22, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Sea snakes Cone shells Blue ring octopus Stonefish Lion fish Moray eels Various types of jellyfish (especially Box and Irukandji) Some sea anemones Some corals and there's bound to be more. The good news is that as long as you're sensible you won't come in contact with any of them. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted July 22, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 22, 2017 If your on an organized tour. The leader will probably take to area where it is safe to touch things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted July 23, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Goodmorning. My husband and I were just having a discussion about poisoness flora fauna in the snorkling areas on the Pacific island cruises. I saw a tricot snake but wasn't sure what was lurking in the water. Does anyone know of any poisoness things harmful to us nosey humans that live in the coral and. beaches. :cool: have a good day everyone Welcome to the mighty CC, enjoy. One thing missing from the list...DROP BEARS !!:* I hear they have migrated across the Pacific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peal Posted July 23, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Welcome to the mighty CC, enjoy. One thing missing from the list...DROP BEARS !!:* I hear they have migrated across the Pacific. I think they are Aussies, so probably won't believe that one:D But really don't touch anything and you're pretty safe. Sea snakes are pretty safe, check out this site - http://www.susanscott.net/OceanWatch2014/may-26-14.html "The tricot raye is a docile creature, even when roughly handled. As a result, children here sometimes play with kraits, draping them around their necks like striped scarves. This is a dangerous game. Sea snakes and kraits produce cobra-related venom so concentrated that a tiny amount can kill a human. Even so, only one sea snake death (that of a child) has ever been recorded in New Caledonia. If undisturbed, sea snakes mind their own business and ignore people. " And Reef sharks usually ignore humans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted July 23, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Moray eels can bite if they think your taking their prey from them. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted July 23, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 23, 2017 The one that is an unexpected hidden danger is the cone shell. People see a pretty shell on the beach and pick it up not realising that they have a venomous sting. I've seen them in Fiji and at Port Douglas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted July 23, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 23, 2017 As people have said, don't touch anything in the water. Don't touch the coral, especially don't stand on the coral. Apart from various nasty jellyfish type creatures, the main problem is stonefish. Don't pick up rocks in the water, don't stand on rocks in the water. Don't walk through weedy areas. Don't swim or walk in muddy water. Wear some kind of footwear in the water, while they won't stop stonefish stings, they will minimise the damage. Also don't touch dead stonefish, they are still dangerous. As for jellyfish. If you see them in the water get out. It doesn't matter if they are large or tiny, it's not worth the risk. Apart from that, enjoy yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 23, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Welcome to cruise critic, if you are just swimming and not touching anything or standing on anything, then the only real danger may be sharks. It is the sea after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs and mrs Posted July 23, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 23, 2017 If your on an organized tour. The leader will probably take to area where it is safe to touch things. Thank-you for your input, but you did miss the fact that the LEADER will also scare off any nasties in the area. This is why you should take and organised excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 24, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Theoretically, there really are only a few poisonous animals here, one of which is the cane toad, the most dangerous animals are the venomous ones. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted July 24, 2017 #12 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Actually the most dangerous animals in Australia are humans! ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs and mrs Posted July 24, 2017 #13 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Actually the most dangerous animals in Australia are humans! ;p CORRECT, at least someone went down that path.:eek: Poisonous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 24, 2017 #14 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Yes, and some people are very dangerous and with the poison that they spread with their hateful words and actions could be considered venomous as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwake Posted July 24, 2017 #15 Share Posted July 24, 2017 [emoji445] If an eel bites your thigh When you're just swimming by That's a moray [emoji445] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 24, 2017 #16 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Groan,;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozziepost Posted July 24, 2017 #17 Share Posted July 24, 2017 We were on a glass bottom boat off Amadee island when M noticed a tricot snake that had somehow got on the boat. She figured there was only enough room on the boat for one of them and was about to bail out when the skipper flicked it into the water. We have seen many of these in the SP it's a case of leave them alone and they won't bother you. It's also a good idea not to go into the water in bare feet and to wear reef shoes or old sneakers to protect your feet from standing on anything nasty in the water. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted July 24, 2017 #18 Share Posted July 24, 2017 [emoji445] If an eel bites your thighWhen you're just swimming by That's a moray [emoji445] ROTFLMAO! :D:D:D That's so bad, it's great! Thanks for the laugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedy8 Posted July 25, 2017 #19 Share Posted July 25, 2017 If your on an organized tour. The leader will probably take to area where it is safe to touch things. Unless you are an overseas tourist, then they will forget to check you are on board and sail away without you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiswife12 Posted July 25, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Thanks for all your replies. I had a good laugh at " it's a moray" LoL But as for the nasties ...hmmm think I'll stay on the ship!! Nasties v unsupervised kids Big choice. LoL Thanks again everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozziepost Posted July 25, 2017 #21 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Noooo don't stay on the ship just make sure your kids have reef shoes on in the water. We have seen Tricot snakes at various times - just leave them alone and they won't cause any problems. In so far as jelly fish are concerned they can be a problem in the islands at certain times of the year but the ones we have come across haven't been like the nasty ones in FNQ with the stings causing some discomfort and treated with vinegar. I have seen the kids from the ship interacting with local children which IMO is a priceless experience for them. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 26, 2017 #22 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Agreed, at least send the kids ashore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiswife12 Posted July 26, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted July 26, 2017 No no no... I don't have kids.. I'm weighing up staying onboard and being around unsupervised kids or facing the nasties LoL ... it was kind of a joke. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 26, 2017 #24 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Just swim in between other people and that way you should be safe from anything in the ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted July 28, 2017 #25 Share Posted July 28, 2017 [emoji445] If an eel bites your thighWhen you're just swimming by That's a moray [emoji445] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Pure GOLD, I like it.:* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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