Does Spain have sea urchins?
Does Spain have sea urchins? While they’re not something that make most mouths water, sea urchins are a delicacy in southern Spain, and February is prime season for the spiny creatures.
Do sea urchins sting humans?
You probably won't get stung if you lightly touch a sea urchin, but if you make contact with any amount of pressure, like if you step on a sea urchin, the sea urchin's pedicellariae will likely release venom and sting you. Sea urchin stings aren't usually fatal, but they are dangerous.
Are Spanish sea urchins poisonous?
Spanish sea urchins (erizos de mar) are not poisonous, though if you tread on them their spikes can stick into your foot and get infected.