You could die in this hobby. Information Everyone Should Know

[ErikH]

Again, I am bringing up this topic. Zoas and Palys contain the most powerful known natural toxin in the world. 5 micrograms is a lethal dose to a human being. I got a drop in my eye and immeadiately washed it out because I know how toxic they are. I was being sloppy not wearing my shop glasses. I consider myself lucky.

Death for human beings is only minutes.

http://www.cbwinfo.com/Biological/Toxins/Palytoxin.html

[corruption]

Crucial info, esp. considering how popular Zoanthids are... I'm sure its old news for many, but its one of those things that bears bringing up regularly -- carelessness can lead to horrendous results.

Stay safe, everyone.

-Justin

[Europhyllia]

Wow that's an important reminder. Thanks!

[Europhyllia]

Oh and question: the goggles for fragging make sense. What I'm having trouble with is the aquagloves. Great idea but I can't work with them. The rubber is so thick and bulky.
What do people use instead - if anything?

[corruption]

Latex work gloves are wonderful -- powder free is necessary... but you don't lose that textural response that you do with aquagloves

-Justin

[Gseclipse02]

i remember ping telling me about this ... great info kind of scary

[ErikH]

It is something I always want people to be aware of. Let's say you fragged in your tank. Then later on you did a water change and upon siphoning, you managed to get a little bit of water in your mouth. It may not kill you, but it could, and that is scary.

[corruption]

Paralysis and nerve damage is also a very real possibility, if you don't get a lethal dose -- this stuff is no joke... one of, if not the, most dangerous toxin to the human body in microscopic amounts... Really, be safe everyone

-Justin

[Mr Cob]

Good info. Most of us know this as well, but I'm positive that most of us do not take it seriously enough...me included.

Thanks for the reminder Erik.

[ErikH]

I really wonder how little 5 micrograms is. Something like two or three drops maybe?