The narrator, Coyote Peterson, is preparing to enter the "spike zone" with a lionfish, one of the most invasive species in the waters off Florida's Atlantic coast. The lionfish were first reported in Florida in 1985 and have since rapidly increased in numbers, posing a threat to native marine life.
Coyote Peterson and his team are off the Florida Keys, snorkeling to catch lionfish in shallow waters. They hope to capture one within their six-hour timeframe on the water. Upon finding a lionfish, Coyote Peterson attempts to catch it, but is stung in the process. The sting is described as a painful pinprick, but the narrator notes that it's not as severe as he initially thought.
Once stung, the narrator describes his hand getting tight and his arm feeling numb. He then mentions that the sting is likely due to a neurotoxin, which takes a few minutes to set in. He also states that the sting is extremely painful and that one should seek medical attention if they are stung.
Coyote Peterson ends the video by advising viewers to admire lionfish from a safe distance and not attempt to capture them. He also invites viewers to stick around for the aftermath episode where he demonstrates how to treat a lionfish sting.
1. The speaker, Coyote Peterson, is about to enter a spike zone with a lionfish.
2. The lionfish is the most invasive species in these waters.
3. The lionfish was first reported off of Florida's Atlantic coast in 1985.
4. The lionfish has become an invasive enemy number one.
5. The lionfish has about 30 fins and a calm disposition.
6. The lionfish is sometimes referred to as a red zebra fish due to its red stripes.
7. The lionfish has dorsal spines that are laced with venom.
8. The venom is released when the fish gets agitated and the spines come through the flush Ishi's.
9. The venom enters the body through the spine when it hits the victim.
10. The venom is a neurotoxin and it takes a couple of minutes for its effects to set in.
11. The venom causes the victim's body to turn and the fingers to get a little stiff.
12. The venom is extremely painful and can cause dizziness.
13. If stung, it's recommended to seek medical attention as quickly as possible.
14. The lionfish is very easy to come across in the southern part of Florida and up and down the east coast of the United States.
15. If you see a lionfish in the wild, it's advised to admire it from a safe distance and not to try to capture it.