What Does A Tang Tail Slap Feel Like?

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by Matty1551, Feb 2, 2013.

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  1. Matty1551

    Matty1551 Astrea Snail

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    So I know they have a little barb on their tails to inflict damage on other fish but what about a human being? Has anyone ever been the victim of a tail slap? What did it feel like?
     
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  3. HeiHei29er

    HeiHei29er Gigas Clam

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    Ever gone fishing for bluegills and got a handful of dorsal fin when taking the hook out? I imagine it would feel a lot like that. I've never been tail slapped, but the barb looks very much like a spike coming off the dorsal fin of a bluegill.
     
  4. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Like a knife cutting you per say... Pretty fun to experience actually. Achilles tang won that battle. I cant seem to find the picture of my hand bleeding... lol