do puffers puff up often?

There are a couple of methods I've read about (thankfully haven't had to test them yet) the one I prefer is: Hold the puffer underwater gently in your hand, not squeezing tightly and with the fish aimed upward (Making a circle with your thumb and first finger to sort of necklace the mouth and eyes helps avoid being bitten),. then gently rub the belly with any available finger, or with the other hand, stroking the belly very gently.
the other one is simple, but may be harder on the puffer: Try hanging it vertically, head up, tail down, under water & shake. Sometimes they do repuff. but when they vent the water the air comes out with it or more often first.
 

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