Fish, who generally reproduce without contact, don’t really get STDs. But not all herpes viruses are sexually transmitted. Take chicken pox for example. That’s a type of herpes virus, and it’s certainly not an STD.
Most species have at least one herpes virus that’s pretty contagious. Fish herpes, or Koi Herpes Virus to be more specific, is quite real and very contagious through the water. It can be quite devastating when it appears in a population of fish. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vm113
don’t worry, fish usually lay their eggs and then the male comes and does his business, it’s just when one of them puts the fertilised eggs into its mouth and carries them around that you have to worry.
Especially when you take into account the first episode of Dr Who in the new season…..he eats fish fingers dipped in custard, I feel violated….I may even have to change my name!
I was living on Lake Scugog when this happened. Right after the carp were spawning, they started turning up dead. Not a big deal though, as they were introduced species.
If it’s ‘shopped, it’s a pretty stupid ‘shop. Most people ‘shop in something fake. Most (if not all) species have at least one type of herpes that they can get. Fish herpes, or more specifically Koi Herpes Virus, is a very real and devastating waterborne disease for fish. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vm113
But don’t worry – herpes viruses generally can’t cross species. Except for herpes B which can cross from old-world monkeys and apes to humans and cause a fatal brain disease in people – which is one of many reasons monkeys don’t make good pets.
This isn’t a fail at all. All of the carp are dying at a couple city park lakes in LA because of fish herpes. It can’t be transferred to other species or anything else other than another carp.
Except it wasn’t actually any kind of fail at all – the fish died from a rare outbreak of something called “koi herpes,” which is a real thing. I guess maybe the “Fail” part of that “Fail” was the fact that the submitter is an idiot?
Not a fail. This particular instance is in regards to Koi Herpes which effects the carp in the lake. Carp is an invasive species so its not that bad a thing…
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That’s a Stiff Tail Death.
Herpe WIN
Are fish immune to STDs?
Sounds like a strange fetish!
Completely normal to me…
Now i’m worried.
Fish, who generally reproduce without contact, don’t really get STDs. But not all herpes viruses are sexually transmitted. Take chicken pox for example. That’s a type of herpes virus, and it’s certainly not an STD.
Most species have at least one herpes virus that’s pretty contagious. Fish herpes, or Koi Herpes Virus to be more specific, is quite real and very contagious through the water. It can be quite devastating when it appears in a population of fish.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vm113
shut up, it died from herpes.
reply fail
Glad I’m not the only one that didn’t see the fail in that one.
This happened to my Koi, sadly.
These other commenters are complete noobs and should try to read more or go outside where real things happen.
It was really finnished off.
A sad tail, really.
Oops! Sorry, MsB, didn’t mean to steel your line.
*waits with baited breath* pewwwww!
Tips the scales.
too bad =(
It’s hard not to take the bait.
This story has an interesting hook.
It’s the spearfishing you need to watch out for!
And the ill effects of trolling.
the fish might have been walking on a fin line between life and fail.
Tasted like chicken.
If it tastes like fish and smells like fish it… probably has herpes.
Trichomonas, if you’d ask my professional opinion.
*claps*
Wow, how does one give a fish herpes?
…Wait don’t answer that.
Drop a cat with Chlamydia in the water?
The hook, feline did sink ‘er?
That’s one way to scare the crabs.
Down in the depths there’s definitely some crustacean
Rock lobster?
BLAAAAARGH!
Lobster?!?!? I don’t even know her!!!
*rimshot*
*Spit take*
♪ Under the sea
Darling it’s better
Down where it’s wetter
Take it from me ♪
*provides percussion on steel drums*
*wiggledances*
Maybe the fish gave a someone the herpes. Did you ever consider that?
*has flashback to a carp sucking her toe when she swam in a pond at 16 yrs old*
*suffers PTSD*
*gibbers*
I imagine Paris Hilton was swimming somewhere nearby.
That’s what he gets for poission kissing.
Sounds fishy to me.
Looks like Kanye
*Puts on sunglasses*
isn’t the only gay fish
YYYYEEEAAAHHHHHHHH!!!
Do you like fish sticks?
I love a bit of fish stick
…where?
I’m sure he’s satisfied with any orifice.
JINX!!
*squeeze*
Should I be flattered when I start thinking like Granny?
Not sure. But this does mean all your thoughts may have to be rated R
Ribald?
Roodies!
Rascally!
Rooby Roo!
anywhere!
If he starts looking green about the gills…we’ll know
oh ENVY! My one true foe!
Oh noooo! I meant if you were looking umm… seasick!
C0CK
I’m sure you’ll find yours someday.
*gets the high-powered microscope*
This might help.
*gets herpes-fish-p0rn*
If there’s something there, this’ll tease it out.
Is that what that sound was? I thought some dropped a pin.
….or scar you for life to the extent you never want to tounch yourself ever again.
Which is a good thing in a way, as tounching yourself will make your palms melt and your eyes hairy. Or something along those lines.
I can confirm that that’s a myth.
Did you pass that one onto the Mythbusters?
….and how did they fit an explosion into that remit?
Wait, on second thoughts, I don’t actually want to know.
Oh. So are bears catholic? Does the pope sh*t in the woods?
Pandas aren’t. Yes, whenever he can.
I knew it! He always looked rather uncomfortable in speeches!
That’s ’cause he has to sit on his tail. The horns are well hidden, though.
Tail? Horns? I’m going to have to analyse those photos a bit more now. Wait, you don’t think…?
*nods*
*pauses*
I’ll go get the holy water, stake and silver bullets. In the mean time, perhaps we should keep this under wraps, so to speak.
you guys & gals are awesome!
panda’s aren’t bears, they’re marsupials
In your case, wouldn’t that be a mythter?
We can have a wedding with the mythter and the mythes.
That’s funny, Mythis B!
Maybe they meant ‘harpies’?
Now I am worried.
don’t worry, fish usually lay their eggs and then the male comes and does his business, it’s just when one of them puts the fertilised eggs into its mouth and carries them around that you have to worry.
It choked on a hairpiece.
*wigs out*
This story is all wet.
Don’t drink the water.
I can’t believe it survived the rogering.
well they did say “make sure he sleeps with the fishes see”
can that be transmitted through fish fingers!?
Only if you chew before swallowing.
I usually chew and then spit it out again, unless I’m spawning
*fishysqueeze!*
Deep throating fish fingers, now that is an 1mage I did not want.
Especially when you take into account the first episode of Dr Who in the new season…..he eats fish fingers dipped in custard, I feel violated….I may even have to change my name!
Bwahahahahahaha!
LOL! Thanks now I have it too
As do we all, granny, as do we all.
*sigh*
That reporter has a very kind chin
Put It back Granny.
*flops back into the pond*
*rigids back into the pond*
We have pretty stiff regulations today.
Well it’s a wet environment.
*gives DrB a hand*
we ALL float in here
Yipes! You mean you wanna blow me up like a life preserver?
BEEP BEEP!
You called?
AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!!!
*runs terrified from the thread*
*hides under bed*
It lives!
*umarmt*
*squeeze*
*peers from under covers*
Is it gone?
the fish was hanging out with some octopuses, they’re so easy
They’re suckers for fresh fish.
(welcome back! can’t remember seeing you for over a year or so!)
Maybe it’s hard to maintain an internet account while homeless???
Jenny! Welcome back!
She probably roamed around video fails with the overpass.
I know, i didn’t have my laptop for a while, and was staying at a hotel, so didn’t have access to internet.
But i’m renting a room right now.
Thanks Drb
erm herpes can’t actually kill you, poor thing was probably exhausted
Poor little red snapper.
It’s not a typo, Carp in many Central Ontario lakes are being killed by a new strain of KHV (Koi Herpes Virus). It spreads through the water.
ssshhhhhhh!!!!!
I knew they were just being koi
I was herring that the other day.
*tries to tuna it all out*
Omg, you mean they drop off the perch?
Bassically, yes!
I hope that doesn’t make you feel eel.
Yes, we don’t want you feeling crappie about it.
It is OK, I can always look to Cod if things get too bad.
I knew you didn’t need Mollycoddling.
I ain’t no Octopu$sy!
I was living on Lake Scugog when this happened. Right after the carp were spawning, they started turning up dead. Not a big deal though, as they were introduced species.
This looks shopped. I can tell from some of the pixels and from seeing quite a few shops in my time.
Yay! Another shopping trip! Judy, you owe me a new shirt. I’m blaming you for it missing.
Sisters, sheesh.
Oh, wait! I should go shopping with you! That way, I can pick out the clothes that
I can steal nextflatter you best!‘Ello, ‘Ello, ‘Ello, what’s that text you’ve crossed out, miss?
Uh…uh…uh…
*stammers*
*flees the coppers*
*gives chase a la John Cleese’s “Minister of Silly Walks”*
*yells after*
It’s a white blouse, with the ties in the front!
*laughs so hard @ the Constable, cannot run any more*
I … give … up!!!
*can’t control laughter*
Stop…please stop!
Hee!!!!!
I knew my ridiculous moves would do the tricks! Now, come along, miss, you’re coming down the police station to answer a few questions.
*continues striding in an absurd manner*
*follows constable*
*can’t stop giggling*
I’ll answer anything, as long as you stop moving!
AHAAAAAHHHAAAAA!
If it’s ‘shopped, it’s a pretty stupid ‘shop. Most people ‘shop in something fake. Most (if not all) species have at least one type of herpes that they can get. Fish herpes, or more specifically Koi Herpes Virus, is a very real and devastating waterborne disease for fish.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vm113
But don’t worry – herpes viruses generally can’t cross species. Except for herpes B which can cross from old-world monkeys and apes to humans and cause a fatal brain disease in people – which is one of many reasons monkeys don’t make good pets.
Also a reason why monkeys don’t make good lovers.
o.O
Reminds me of swine flu or BSE.
Better to die from herpes than have to live with crabs…
Bottom feeders…
damn i knew i shouldn’t have gone swimming…..
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water
*scary and dramatic music*
SORES
Saw, Saw ii, Saw iii, Saw iv.
Don’t forget Saw V & Saw VI.
Did you see saw?
Nah, it was a cut below the rest.
My feeling are up and down on the matter.
Alas, poor Fluffy…
Noooooooooo!
killed by herpes?
…sounds a little fishy to me
This isn’t a fail at all. All of the carp are dying at a couple city park lakes in LA because of fish herpes. It can’t be transferred to other species or anything else other than another carp.
must have bean superherpeas
That’s really odd! I wonder what the real story is…
The real story is that you can’t read comments.
Except it wasn’t actually any kind of fail at all – the fish died from a rare outbreak of something called “koi herpes,” which is a real thing. I guess maybe the “Fail” part of that “Fail” was the fact that the submitter is an idiot?
Unprotected fishing?
In Soviet Russia, fish kills herpes!
Sounds like a strange fetish!
Was the fish’s name Kanye West?
the tragedy!
Poor fish!
There’s something fishy going on…
Sounds like a strange fetish!
Are fish immune to STDs?
Maybe the fish were killed by herps. Like lizards and snakes and stuff?
South Park was the first thing that came to mind.
well it is LA, what doesn’t have the herp there?
Not a fail. This particular instance is in regards to Koi Herpes which effects the carp in the lake. Carp is an invasive species so its not that bad a thing…
um…while this is no win for the fish…the herpes virus DOES kill fish and therefore the headline is not a fail…
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