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i was wondering if there was any species of octo that is NOT poisonous, or cannot bite through skin?
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Hi Ant, Welcome to TONMO.com 
I see you have posted several times but I'll just start here
By skin, I take it you mean your skin? In theory all octopuses should be able to bite us. They have a tough sharp beak. However, I have never had my skin broken. Then again, I like to think i have been quite sensible most of the time
I have given octopuses and cuttlefish that I have kept as pets, every opportunity and some have tried to bite and felt like a scratch or nip.
If they do bite and break skin it will possibly be sore depending on species
may be as bad as a wasp sting?
You need to use your own discretion and common sense if putting yourself in front of a live octopuses beak! Different people have different reactions.
All octopuses are venemous, they use that to kill their prey. They are not poisonous. A poisonous thing is something you can't eat and many people eat octopuses.
Colin
I see you have posted several times but I'll just start here
By skin, I take it you mean your skin? In theory all octopuses should be able to bite us. They have a tough sharp beak. However, I have never had my skin broken. Then again, I like to think i have been quite sensible most of the time
I have given octopuses and cuttlefish that I have kept as pets, every opportunity and some have tried to bite and felt like a scratch or nip.
If they do bite and break skin it will possibly be sore depending on species
may be as bad as a wasp sting?
You need to use your own discretion and common sense if putting yourself in front of a live octopuses beak! Different people have different reactions.
All octopuses are venemous, they use that to kill their prey. They are not poisonous. A poisonous thing is something you can't eat and many people eat octopuses.
Colin
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Octos and cuttles can definitely break through the skin, since Zoidberg was able to scratch my nail with his skin.
I remember theres a post about one of our members being bitten by a certain octopus which led to temporary paralysis of his arm or finger.
I remember theres a post about one of our members being bitten by a certain octopus which led to temporary paralysis of his arm or finger.
