Dangerous Lionfish Taming in Aruba

Roger J. Muller, Jr. of Hoboken, NJ is taming a Lionfish underwater in Aruba. Inexperienced divers should NOT try this. If the Lionfish spine hits Roger, he could have been in pain for hours!

Lionfish carry a deadly venom in their spines. This venom must be injected into the bloodstream to cause harm. This is not deadly to a healthy human, but will cause tremendous local pain and swelling. Watch Roger’s experience getting stung by a venomous lionfish while spearing in Portabello, Panama.

Notice how to use your open hand and then the top of your hand to mesmerize the small Lionfish.