The Blue-Ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena maculosa) is a small cephalopod weighing a mere 1 oz (28 grams). They are found in the shallow coral and rock pools of Australia. Hapalochlaena maculosa displays its blue rings as a warning when threatened. But they are not aggressive and tend to avoid confrontation by flattening the body and blending into its surroundings. Humans have only been injured when a Blue-Ringed Octopus has been provoked or stepped on. When a human is bitten, the octopus injects a neuromuscular venom which causes paralysis and can be fatal without treatment.

The magnet measures 2.5” x 3.5” (6.35 x 8.89cm) with a metal shell, mylar/UV protecting cover and flat magnetic back. The artwork is a reproduction of an original line art drawing by wildlife illustrator Roger Hall.