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The blue-ringed octopus fits in the palm of your hand but carries enough venom to kill 26 adult humans within minutes. There is no antivenom. Its electric-blue rings pulse as a warning signal when threatened. Despite their deadly potential they are shy, reclusive, and only bite if cornered or mishandled.
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