Blue-ringed Octopus Facts: a DEADLY octopus 🐙 | Animal Fact Files

The blue ringed octopus is a small cephalopod with a deadly bite. They get their name from the conspicuous blue rings that appear on their bodies, though these are only displayed when the octopus feels threatened. Check out this episode of Animal Fact Files to learn more blue ringed octopus facts! There are currently four described blue ring octopus species, and they're found in shallow, temperate waters. Most blue ringed octopuses reach about the size of a golf ball at adult size, though they can eat prey that includes crustaceans and even fish! Their bite can be fatal to humans.
Name: blue ringed octopus (genus Hapalochlaena)
Range: along the coasts of Australia, Japan, Papua New Guinea, the Soloman Islands, the Philippines, Indonesia and Sri Lanka
Habitat: shallow waters, typically bottom dwellers
Size: up to 8in (20cm)
Diet: crustaceans and fish
Life Cycle: typically lives less than two years - adults die after mating
*If you're curious about us saying octopuses as opposed to octopi, please refer to this website: www.infoplease.com/askeds/plur...
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blue ringed octopus DEADLY 0:00
blue ringed octopus RANGE / HABITAT 0:10
blue ringed octopus SIZE 0:34
blue ringed octopus DIET 0:53
blue ringed octopus VENOM 1:08
blue ringed octopus INK 1:38
blue ringed octopus RINGS 1:48
blue ringed octopus LIFE CYCLE 2:20
blue ringed octopus PET 2:59
blue ringed octopus THREATS 3:13
blue ringed octopus DEATHS 3:35
Outro 4:01
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[@thirstyrabbittanks2u191]

I work on a oyster farm on the Australian east coast and see them all the time there numbers are doing great in my area

[@HighwayRamos]

@ForestofTooMuchFood What? The oysters?

[@matthewschwier67]

Lovely

[@jeffjackson9679]

I've owned saltwater tanks for over 20 years, visit stores all the time, and only heard of these being sold once by a local petstore. The reality is their aren't that many people who own reef tanks, and a miniscule amount that are willing to keep an octopus. But, you know the narrative nowadays for most nature shows is the usual "mankind is destroying this animal, blah blah blah". The oceans are in bigger danger of losing their corals than they are an octopus.

[@ralphmilleriii9957]

I’m not surprised being that Australia has the most poisonous EVERYTHING.😂

[@sumo-ninja]

@@HighwayRamos he's talking about the octopi

[@damonjenkins2185]

As an Aussie I can confirm that with a blue ringed octopus bite the only antidote is amputation. At the neck

[@anthonylittle2396]

Their beauty is breathtaking

[@JenR1215]

They’re so beautiful. I have wanted a dwarf octopus some day. I think they have a short lifespan as well. I’ve loved these creatures my whole life, but I need to learn more.

[@Col28]

How have I not seen this one before?? I LOVE cephalopods, especially octopuses! Anyway, I realize I'm 4 years late on this one, but thanks for the video!

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Hey I'm glad you saw it! I learned a lot making this one!

[@charliekezza]

When you go to the beach have a really good look in the rock pools

[@genarosalazar2818]

Octopi not octopuses

[@Col28]

@@genarosalazar2818 If "octopus" was a Latin word, then you'd be correct, but it's a word that originated from Greek (I think). Greek words are made plural by adding "s" or "es".

[@rogerfournier3284]

"They will kill you, I'm more afraid of them than sharks!"

[@siyacer]

I didn't know they were so small, I thought they were the size of cats.

[@AnimalFactFiles]

We were both surprised to learn about their tiny stature, as well!

[@sephondranzer]

Kids at the playground: it’s always those silent ones that are crazy! Fish in the sea: It’s always the bright blue ones that can kill ya!

[@melvyndickson3074]

Very good documentary. We live on the Australian coast and blue-ringed octopuses live in our local rock pools.

[@AnimalFactFiles]

That would be cool to see!

[@squishyplums2415]

Excellent video! Thank you. Blue ring octopus are awesome.

[@AnimalFactFiles]

Completely agree! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@dragongirlroar6346]

Blue-ringed octopuses (octopi?) are very interesting. They may be small but they're sooooooo deadly. If I see one in the wild, I'll just admire them from a distance.

[@glennkrieger]

Wish you had more subscribers. Really great work! Loved it. I mean, I don't love octopuses but the video quality. But, I do kinda love octopuses 'cause they're so cool. But, not as much as the video. So, there's that.

[@AnimalFactFiles]

Thank you! Maybe one day we'll have more subs, but we're happy for the people we do reach! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jumpyspiderlady8454]

Gosh cephalopods are cute. I have a strict “no wild caught purchases” rule, although my daughter does have a pet garden snail I found.

[@AnimalFactFiles]

That's a good rule!

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That's very helpful with my science project

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So glad it was helpful! Good luck!

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She has a very cute voice!!

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xxdamonxx77 You right.

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agreed and calming

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they are so deadlliest

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thank you so much I have an essay due at the end of Friday and it is Friday. and I couldn't find any good info on blue-ringed octopus except here so thank you

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Glad the video helped! Good luck with your essay!!

[@javeriaatif2612]

Thank you for telling us that blue ringed octopus facts

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And thank you for watching!

[@arlosmith8991]

I knew a good majority of these facts because of a report i did in second grade, but i did learn some new stuff so thanks for that

[@neddyladdy]

They only live in shallow water. Time comes in, octopuses piss off, tide goes out, back they come.

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Even their appearance can kill me

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GooD Video

[@AnimalFactFiles]

Thanks so much!

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but beautifull ,that's why they're still rare to find

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Thank you, Joe Blow!!

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We quarantine before adding to the tank

[@retro6294]

How long do they live in the wild before mating? A year?

[@taraelizabethdensley9475]

Tiny but deadly

[@keatonblackman472]

Gotta be careful the blue ringed octopus is highly venomous

[@gonzore.5256]

That,s very poisen,sly. Danger! Need! Some Jetski meby! Drive Up end down! The beach.

[@TheComputec]

Hands up if you were not surprised that these can be found in Australia... luckily they only live in shallow water among rocks and crevices, so yeah, not where humans go swimming or snorkeling at all then...

[@clown-eating-hippo]

At least they aren't adorable. Crap...

[@skinlesswalnut6259]

So glad I live in the uk and never go in the sea lol

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They would make a great broach.

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[@rosariolozano4362]

0:47 You mean tentacles

[@Hyperion-5744]

People keep cobra's as pets too.

[@charliekezza]

They are beautiful little creatures but don't pick them up with tour hand, use a stick if you really want to see it up close

[@evangelionfan2A]

ngl i knew they were small but not as small as a finger

[@chloeboxer4684]

Fdfb3 the other hand I have a great time. I 6, 6, and I will be in the morning. I am

[@vicity4585]

Ofcourse Australia 😂

[@robertmcwhinney4596]

Beautiful little creature! And sooo Deadly lol.🤡

[@scpfoundation9361]

Thre venom is ttx or tentrodotoxin

[@awesomeatheist1460]

I need one of these when i turn 50. Cant let my body slowly torture me for the next 3 decades

[@theotterguy]

I am 52 trust me you won't say that when you are 50.

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Ant lion and worm lion

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Thx for ❤️ my comment

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Definitely! Thank you for commenting with accurate and relevant information. =)

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That was dangerous, but can you not do any dangerous thing again

[@penny_the_wiser413]

Why would anyone want a venomous animal. Not really a good idea.

[@Comoshun]

this video has 46,000 views but 46 comments (when i wrote this)

[@YoRevzzz]

*Octopi

[@rafiazad2271]

Actually, it's octopuses

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Love your voice . I would like to ask u out and treat u like a lady

[@hifiveanimation]

C'mon man you're making the rest of us guys look like creeps

[@3eeeDee]

Honestly, it's good that they are dying out.