News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Trove of spices from around the world on sunken fifteenth-century Norse ship. Parent comment

Re:Trove of spices from around the world on sunken fifteenth... by Alex3917 on Saturday February 11, 2023 @08:14PM (#34758374)
> Some locals still use it, as an alternative to hemlock, to stun fish.

Why is anyone using Hemlock to stun fish? Given there are dozens of plants that stun fish, it seems odd that folks would use one that's also absurdly toxic to humans.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Trove of spices from around the world on sunken fifteenth... by culi on Saturday February 11, 2023 @08:28PM (#34758492)
Hemlock grows in poorly drained soils (e.g. next to streams) so it's likely very often the nearest plant you can find to use for this purpose
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Trove of spices from around the world on sunken fifteenth... by Alex3917 on Saturday February 11, 2023 @08:53PM (#34758705)
Makes sense. I wonder if pawpaw would work. It seems like it might if rotenone works, since they both have the same mechanism of action, but I’ve never seen it listed as a fish poison.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Trove of spices from around the world on sunken fifteenth... by pvaldes on Sunday February 12, 2023 @05:14PM (#34767685)
> Why is anyone using Hemlock to stun fish?

Because they are criminals. This is strictly forbidden in most countries.

And because they are stupid and like to play with their own health

[ Parent | on HN ]