Recently, the YouTube channel "Hirasaka Hiroshi (平坂寛)" has attracted a lot of attention. The YouTuber's thrilling experiment of challenging the poisonous needle of a giant deep-sea fish has attracted a lot of discussion. The video has been viewed more than 370,000 times so far. Many netizens were shocked and left messages expressing their admiration and concern for his courage.
Hirasaka Hiroshi is a globally active biology writer who focuses on unearthing the wonderful stories of the animal kingdom. The shooting location of this film is Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, and the goal is to reveal the true identity of the giant deep-sea fish "Super Giant" that escaped three years ago. In the waters with a depth of about 650 to 700 meters, Mr. Hirasaka successfully caught a giant fish called "Deepwater Stingray" with a body width of 149 centimeters and a total length of 238 centimeters.
Hirasaka further tested the toxicity and stinging sensation of the deepwater stingray needle. He inserted the sharp and barbed poisonous needle into his left arm and immediately felt intense pain. According to Hirasaka, the sting of the poisonous needle is similar to that of another type of "Red Stingray" with poisonous spines on its tail. He also reminded the audience that the mucus on the surface of deep-sea fish often contains toxins, so special care must be taken when handling such fish.
Five hours after the stabbing, Hirasaka's wound continued to bleed and was difficult to heal, accompanied by dull pain and numbness. Four days later, internal bleeding began to show, and he still had significant discomfort in his left arm. These symptoms indicate that the poisonous effects of the poisonous sting are continuing to take effect.
After the video was released, there were voices of exclamation and approval in the comment area. Some people said, "This courage is admirable." Others humorously commented, "It's great to know that Hirasaka is still alive every time I see the video." At the same time, the audience also reminded Hirasaka to pay attention to safety and sent their blessings.
Hirasaka's channel also released a follow-up video to share the cooking process of the stingray, and continues to provide animal knowledge on social platforms. His new book "Insect No Love No Stop (虫への愛が止まらない)" will be published in September 2023, providing more exciting content for readers who love the biological world.
