Blue-ringed Octopus Facts: a DEADLY octopus 🐙 | Animal Fact Files

The blue ringed octopus is a small cephalopod with a deadly bite. They get their name from the conspicuous blue rings that appear on their bodies, though these are only displayed when the octopus feels threatened. Check out this episode of Animal Fact Files to learn more blue ringed octopus facts! There are currently four described blue ring octopus species, and they're found in shallow, temperate waters. Most blue ringed octopuses reach about the size of a golf ball at adult size, though they can eat prey that includes crustaceans and even fish! Their bite can be fatal to humans.

Name: blue ringed octopus (genus Hapalochlaena)
Range: along the coasts of Australia, Japan, Papua New Guinea, the Soloman Islands, the Philippines, Indonesia and Sri Lanka
Habitat: shallow waters, typically bottom dwellers
Size: up to 8in (20cm)
Diet: crustaceans and fish
Life Cycle: typically lives less than two years - adults die after mating

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blue ringed octopus DEADLY 0:00
blue ringed octopus RANGE / HABITAT 0:10
blue ringed octopus SIZE 0:34
blue ringed octopus DIET 0:53
blue ringed octopus VENOM 1:08
blue ringed octopus INK 1:38
blue ringed octopus RINGS 1:48
blue ringed octopus LIFE CYCLE 2:20
blue ringed octopus PET 2:59
blue ringed octopus THREATS 3:13
blue ringed octopus DEATHS 3:35
Outro 4:01
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[thirstyrabbittanksu]

I work on a oyster farm on the Australian east coast and see them all the time there numbers are doing great in my area

[damonjenkins]

As an Aussie I can confirm that with a blue ringed octopus bite the only antidote is amputation. At the neck

[JenR]

They’re so beautiful. I have wanted a dwarf octopus some day. I think they have a short lifespan as well. I’ve loved these creatures my whole life, but I need to learn more.

[Col]

How have I not seen this one before?? I LOVE cephalopods, especially octopuses!
Anyway, I realize I'm 4 years late on this one, but thanks for the video!

[melvyndickson]

Very good documentary. We live on the Australian coast and blue-ringed octopuses live in our local rock pools.

[sephondranzer]

Kids at the playground: it’s always those silent ones that are crazy!

Fish in the sea: It’s always the bright blue ones that can kill ya!

[squishyplums]

Excellent video! Thank you. Blue ring octopus are awesome.

[dragongirlroar]

Blue-ringed octopuses (octopi?) are very interesting. They may be small but they're deadly. If I see one in the wild, I'll just admire them from a distance.

[rogerfournier]

"They will kill you, I'm more afraid of them than sharks!"

[glennkrieger]

Wish you had more subscribers. Really great work! Loved it. I mean, I don't love octopuses but the video quality. But, I do kinda love octopuses 'cause they're so cool. But, not as much as the video. So, there's that.

[siyacer]

I didn't know they were so small, I thought they were the size of cats.

[David-gstt]

That's very helpful with my science project

[jumpyspiderlady]

Gosh cephalopods are cute. I have a strict “no wild caught purchases” rule, although my daughter does have a pet garden snail I found.

[javeriaatif]

Thank you for telling us that blue ringed octopus facts

[neddyladdy]

They only live in shallow water. Time comes in, octopuses piss off, tide goes out, back they come.

[ainsleyexe]

thank you so much I have an essay due at the end of Friday and it is Friday. and I couldn't find any good info on blue-ringed octopus except here so thank you

[skinlesswalnut]

So glad I live in the uk and never go in the sea lol

[heavynumbertaco]

Great video.The commentary was superb, if you haven't already, you should pursue a career in broadcasting.You have a talent, share it

[arlosmith]

I knew a good majority of these facts because of a report i did in second grade, but i did learn some new stuff so thanks for that