Bristle Worm Sting...

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Brrrrrrrrr....just the thought of those things creeping, crawling, squirming around in my tank gives me the heebies.



Bristle Worm Stings

Of the many species of worms, the bristleworm is one of the most dangerous. Bristleworms are elongated segmented worms. Each segment contains a pair of bristles. Although bristleworms are not aggressive, they bite when handled, and the bristles can penetrate skin (sting). Use heavy gloves if handling is necessary. Their coloration (see Image 2) is variable. Bristleworms are often found under rocks and corals in tropical areas throughout the world.


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(The only good bristleworm is one that is a future meal for one of my wrasses... )

Bad Type Bristle Worm Control


Bristleworm Trap and How to Use Them

 

But they do a very necessary job .

 

Agreed, I have tons of them, never been bit yet...knock on wood

 

Can you say "rubber gloves" lol ,

 

I beleive their sting to be alkaline based so some vinegar would neutralize it and hopefully subside the pain!

 

Well, or you could just pee on the sting site.....I could see it now, hold on! stand still will ya, put your hand out!.....haha