Why do catfish whiskers sting?

Catfish don't “sting”, let's go ahead and get that out of the way now. Catfish whiskers don't sting. Their barbels or fins don't either. They can cause some discomfort though (if you're not careful) so let's cover what you need to know. read more

Catfish whiskers don’t sting. Their barbels or fins don’t either. They can cause some discomfort though (if you’re not careful) so let’s cover what you need to know. read more

Catfish are a distinctive type of fish that have whiskers protruding from the area around the mouth. They also have external spines near their fins. Catfish are often found in muddy rivers, lakes, and on beaches in tropical, subtropical, and temperate waters. read more

They dont, catfish sting you with barbs on their upperbody around their head, somtimes also wits barbs on the pectoral fins. This page may be out of date. Save your draft before refreshing this page. read more