Imagine peacefully walking barefoot in the shallow ocean water, feeling the cool waves against your skin. You’re enjoying a ...

Thankfully, there's a stonefish antivenom that can counteract the effects of stonefish stings, but you definitely don't want ...

3. They Sting Lots of People Every Year While there have been no recorded deaths in Australia as a result of a stonefish ...

German national Kacper Krupa, 26, was swimming at Hearson Cove near Karratha, about 1,500km north of Perth, when he was stung by a stonefish. Mr Krupa had been about 100metres offshore in waist ...

Stonefish are the deadliest fish on the planet and are common in tropical waters in northern parts of Australia, but stings are considered rare. An expert is warning beachgoers to be on the ...

thus lessening the severity of the sting. In more serious cases, antivenom can be administered. Stonefish are known for basically two things: their extremely poisonous venom, and their weird and even ...

Mr Krupa made a lucky escape from a stonefish sting. Picture: Supplied / ABC Following numerous blood tests, doctors now believe Mr Krupa was stung by a stonefish, one of the most poisonous fish ...

Stonefish have been described as having one of the most painful stings known to humankind. Venom researcher Dr David Wilson still remembers hearing horror stories about stings in Australia’s ...

though no deaths have been recorded from stonefish stings in Australia since European settlement. Despite no reported deaths related to stonefish stings, people are warned to stay cautious when ...