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Rare Venomous Blue Dragon Seen on Texas Coast

What happened: A rare sea slug known as Blue Dragon appeared on the North Padre Island shore near Corpus Christi.

 

Why it matters: Blue Dragons feed on a venomous jellyfish called Man o' War, suck the poison, and release it when threatened, said Marine Biologist and Director of the Mission-Aransas Reserve, Jace Tunnell.  "It's very painful.  If you're allergic and get stung, you'll have to call 911 or go to the hospital immediately."

 

What now: Tunnell advised that the rare animal can be dangerous.  "Don't touch or pick up any blue dragons, because their stings hurt!”

 
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