Weaver fish
Created | Updated Apr 14, 2002
Spiney little brutes that can often be found (by placing your foot on them) at low tide in the waters of the Southern UK. These spines are poisonous and you will certainly remember the first time you stand on one of these creatures. They are impossibly difficult to spot as they dig themselves into the sand with only their spines protuding, so don't bother. The surfers cure is to pee into a wet suit boot and place the effected foot into this warm liquid. This, although sounding like an old wives tale - is quite good advice. The Wever fish, like most poisonous sea creatures has temperature specific poison, and warn - or preferably hot - liquid prevents it from working. A better and quicker way to cure this pain would to nip to a local cafe and beg for the weaver fish bucket - which is quite common in Cornwall and other surfing areas - and have it filled with VERY hot water. Place your foot in it for as long as you can and as often as you can until the pain subsides - or blisters start to appear. Another solution would be to only walk into the sea at high tide or near an effluent outlet.