*Loading images, Please wait... *
This may take some time depending on the file size and your internet connection

Don't forget to bookmark this page.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Doctor Fish

Garra Rufa Obtusa, also referred to as Doctor Fish, is a special species of fish, found in northern and central parts of the Middle East. In countries like Turkey, people have started breading them artificially, in giant basins, and use them to treat severe skin diseases.

The small fish can survive in waters as hot as 43 degrees Celsius and love to fed on dead tissue. The little miracle workers aren’t fed, so when patients dip their sick limbs into the water, they act like a pack of gentle piranhas, nibbling with their gummy mouths.



















0 comments:

Blog Widget by LinkWithin