Ouch! Stung by sweeper :(

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  1. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    Just a reminder to use gloves! I was just quickly re-gluing a chalice frag today and apparently it got mad that I took it out of the water... So it extended some sweepers and stung me! I now have a blister on my thumb from it :( so just make sure to always use protection everyone...
     
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Sorry that happened. It's a good idea to take a Benadryl after getting stung.
     
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  3. Dingo

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    Thanks curt, will do! My thumb is now numb from the knuckle down :-/
     
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  4. M-Ocean Man

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    holy cow didnt realize chalices could sting like that!!!!!


    I always already use shoulder-length exam gloves - I will certainly continue to do so!!!
     
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  5. RedGambit

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    OUch :s. Gloves! Might want to get it checked out if it still bothers you in a day or so...
     
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  6. 2in10

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    Sorry to hear, thanks for the warning. Shopping list note to self add gloves to frag kit and USE them.
     
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  7. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    Wow, that's surprising, I've never felt a negative effect from an LPS coral. I've read some people build up a sensitivity though, over time. So, I wonder, does that means you fiddle with your tank too much :p haha j/k


    In all seriousness, sorry to hear that, benadryl should help and soak in hot water. Shouldn't joke about gloves though, really very important for you and your livestocks sake.
     
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  8. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Will it only happend out of the water? I have touched(ON accident) alot of my corals feeder tentacles..They dont stink me at all! aha
     
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  9. inwall75

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    It's more of a factor if you're allergic to that species. For instance, I'm allergic to Euphylliidae. That is why I suggested the Benadryl (it's an antihistamine)
     
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  10. kcbrad

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    Ouch!! Hope you're feeling better already. Doctor is your friend if you aren't better in couple days. Don't want to get an infection or anything!

    Feel better!
     
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