I now hate bristle worms:(

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  1. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    Got some bristle worm "spines" in 2 of my fingers. Hurts but I got them out using some tweezers.:angry:not as bad as yellow jacket stings thats for sure.:p
     
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  2. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    They're not too bad. Tough to get all of them out though.


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  3. Steve34

    Steve34 Feather Star

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    I'll let you borrow my thug Emerald crab that seems to enjoy beating them to death.
     
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  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Duck tape, apply, leave on for 3-5 min, pull off.
     
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  5. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    that would suck getting bristles out of your mouth doing that:p:p
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    probably is a blacksmith using battle claws-idea form Guardions of Ga'Hoole ;D
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    On contack it is.:p
    without contack it dosn't hurt ...
     
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  8. Magnett2

    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I think the bristles are calcium based so a good soak in vinegar should dissolve them
     
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