Lion fish
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Topic: Lion fish
Posted By: jmw
Subject: Lion fish
Date Posted: July 01 2010 at 8:41pm
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Maybe this should be in some off topic area, but I'm just curious, has any one ever been stung by a lion fish? I have a pretty good size one and every time I stick my hand in there it always crosses my mind! They are aware of you!!! |
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Posted By: Shayne
Date Posted: July 01 2010 at 11:02pm
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I've always wondered that too. Is it like a wasp sting or something worse?
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Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: July 02 2010 at 12:18am
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Much worse than a wasp, and hurts for a few days, not just an hour or so. ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
Posted By: SGH360
Date Posted: July 02 2010 at 2:25am
| I would not want to find out but allergic people should have gloves it could be deadly. I got stung by a foxface it hurt like a 2 wasp stinging you |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: July 02 2010 at 9:11am
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Lionfish do not move toward you to sting. They will stay away from you if they know that you are the boss of the tank. They will move to the opposite corner if you give them time to do so. They will display as a warning. Just be aware of where the Lionfish is as you move your hands and arms through the tank and move slowly enough to give it time to get out of the way. If you are poked by a Lionfish or Rabbitfish, place your hand in very warm water and massage the area for as long as feels comfortable. This moves and diffuses the venom away from the point of entry. It may hurt for 2-4 hours. If an allergic reaction begins, if you start to swell up, take Benadryl and or go to the hospital.  ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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