These animals have as many as 13-16 short, sharp spines up to 6 cm long. They life throughout the subtropics and tropics. They are bottom dwellers, so contact is accidental.
Injury occurs from the spine and venom injected from the spine.
Repeat as necessary to control pain. Use tweezers to remove any spines in the wound. Symptoms may not resolve until all spines have been removed. Scrub the wound with soap and water followed by extensive flushing with fresh water. Do not close the wound with tape.