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A new experience

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by kyle, Feb 8, 2009.

  1. Feb 8, 2009 #1
    kyle

    kyle Inactive User

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     Well today was a first. I got stung by my lionfish while cleaning the tank.He didn't come after me...I just wasn't watching good and bumped into his dorsal fins.What a new feeling this is.Bled then the pain started. Still hurts sometime later.I read that hot water will de activate the toxin, I also soaked it in vinegar when it happened.Smarts like crazy and my finger is swelling a little but hey...I'm still walking upright!! LOL
     
  2. Feb 8, 2009 #2
    DavidM199

    DavidM199 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    ouch that don't sound good at all

    Take care
     
  3. Feb 8, 2009 #3
    calebjk Cedar Rapids IA

    calebjk Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    dang, that's part of why i keep a dwarf lionfish, it's a smaller object for me to avoid. but i really hope it doesn't happen to me some day.
     
  4. Feb 8, 2009 #4
    Lee

    Lee Experienced Reefkeeper

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    ouch! What do you feed it?
     
  5. Feb 8, 2009 #5
    kyle

    kyle Inactive User

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    Lee, It gets rosy minnows.That all he will eat. Well the swelling went down quickly after the hot water soak.Guess it works! I just hope it doesn't start iching like a bee sting would.Glad I'm not allergic.
     

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