MyCatsDrool
10/21/2006, 09:35 PM
Cross posted from the zoanthid boards' warning about toxins.
If you have an allergy to stings from insects (primarily bees), chances are about 90%+ that you also harbor allergy to marine stings. Marine animal toxins are extremely closely related to Insecta toxins. Contain the same protein that people with sting allergy cannot process, and causes the allergic reaction.
I learned this the hard way, getting stung by jellyfish and ending up in the hospital for a few days rest, then on crutches for 6+weeks while I waited for my legs to heal. And let me tell you...the pain is EXCRUTIATING.
If you harbor allergies, I would warn you to take precaution on ANY coral handling. Wear long gloves and keep an epi-shot near by if you use one for other allergies. Keep benedryl tablets and cream on hand. I keep an epi in with my dry equipment and test kits and keep it by my side when working in my tank. Corals and anemones can hurt you if you aren't careful and you have allergies.
If you have an allergy to stings from insects (primarily bees), chances are about 90%+ that you also harbor allergy to marine stings. Marine animal toxins are extremely closely related to Insecta toxins. Contain the same protein that people with sting allergy cannot process, and causes the allergic reaction.
I learned this the hard way, getting stung by jellyfish and ending up in the hospital for a few days rest, then on crutches for 6+weeks while I waited for my legs to heal. And let me tell you...the pain is EXCRUTIATING.
If you harbor allergies, I would warn you to take precaution on ANY coral handling. Wear long gloves and keep an epi-shot near by if you use one for other allergies. Keep benedryl tablets and cream on hand. I keep an epi in with my dry equipment and test kits and keep it by my side when working in my tank. Corals and anemones can hurt you if you aren't careful and you have allergies.