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Lion fish sting

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by avratney, Mar 20, 2017.

  1. Mar 20, 2017 #1
    avratney Aurora

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    So last night while messing with the display tank i got hit by my fuzzy dwarf lionfish it was one of the worst sting no take that back it is the worst i have ever felt having lived in a few different regions of the United States have been hit by giant hornets and bitten by fire ants as big as my thumb this was easily the worst happened at 8 pain didn't stop till 2 this morning only thing that helps was verry hot water
     
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  2. Mar 20, 2017 #2
    hart

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    I got tagged by my fuzzy a couple of times, and I remember it being no fun at all! The fuzzies are so curious and not shy they always seem to like to be near your arm and sneak between the glass and arm...
     
  3. Mar 20, 2017 #3
    Pygmey Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I am assuming you are not allergic to bees?
     
  4. Mar 20, 2017 #4
    aussie Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Wow sorry to here that
     
  5. Mar 20, 2017 #5
    avratney Aurora

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    Yeah no worries there but my hand felt like it was on fire and was cramping
     
  6. Mar 20, 2017 #6
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    I am sorry, but I laughed a little at your description.

    Sorry that happened, I know you will always have an eye on it from now on.
     
  7. Mar 20, 2017 #7
    Lu Richland, Iowa

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    I got stung by a fox face once. it stung pretty bad. Swelled up and got red.. But I was okay.
     
  8. Mar 20, 2017 #8
    Maureen Urbandale, IA

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    You did the right thing immersing where you were stung in very hot water, it helps deactivate the poison. Keep a watchful eye out to make sure it does not become infected since it is a puncture wound.
     
  9. Mar 20, 2017 #9
    avratney Aurora

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    Yeah ill make sure to keep a better eye on her that was a very rude how do u do though
     
  10. Mar 22, 2017 #10
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    No kidding! Talk about biting the hand that feeds you....hope it heals without issue. At least it wasn't a cone snail, right @Uncle Carl@Uncle Carl?
     
  11. Mar 22, 2017 #11
    Maureen Urbandale, IA

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    Hope your hand is back to normal now! I have been thinking about getting a Yellow Spot Foxface and I must admit I am a little leery about getting stung.
     
  12. Mar 22, 2017 #12
    avratney Aurora

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    Yeah my hand was back to normal the next morning but for like 8 hours it was horrible but she is a beautiful and at the end of the day your dealing with a animal and i am the one in control
     
  13. Mar 31, 2017 #13
    Uncle Carl near Peoria Illinois

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    I totally agree the better part of a week in the hospital was enough for me but I have to admit I could grow to like that morphine drip. That was pain as bad as passing a kidney stone. Wear gloves it isn't worth losing a hand or life for our hobby
     
  14. Apr 3, 2017 #14
    Actuary Adel, IA

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    Dear lord, you actually had a cone snail in your tank? Did it hitchhike on live rock?
     

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