are shrimp pellots poisonous to humans?
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Other than the potential for an allergic reaction, I wouldn't think so. I've fed these to tiny platy fry with no ill effects. I'd imagine that a human's system would be able to handle any toxicity (if indeed there was any) better than a platy fry...even a 2 year-old, yes. 
If you're worried about the possibility of an allergic reaction and want to really be on the safe side, I'd maybe contact the company to find out exactly what is in them and/or definitely take them to your doctor and see what he/she says.
Personally I don't see the need for such pre-cautionary measures, but then again, I don't have kids to look out for either (just a spoilt pug and cat!......and wife).
BV
If you're worried about the possibility of an allergic reaction and want to really be on the safe side, I'd maybe contact the company to find out exactly what is in them and/or definitely take them to your doctor and see what he/she says.
Personally I don't see the need for such pre-cautionary measures, but then again, I don't have kids to look out for either (just a spoilt pug and cat!......and wife).
BV
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LOL....been there.
Last year my two 1/2 year old daughter somehow climbed on a small chair and took both my can of flakes and a can of shrimp pellets and dumped them both into my tank when my wife was not looking. She then put them back and my wife did not notice till a half hour later.
The water was muddy brown and impossible to see through.....man that sucked.
Only lost two of the 12 fish that were in there which is not bad considering I had to tear the tank down.
I now keep it locked in a cabinet with all my other aquarium stuff.
Last year my two 1/2 year old daughter somehow climbed on a small chair and took both my can of flakes and a can of shrimp pellets and dumped them both into my tank when my wife was not looking. She then put them back and my wife did not notice till a half hour later.
The water was muddy brown and impossible to see through.....man that sucked.
Only lost two of the 12 fish that were in there which is not bad considering I had to tear the tank down.
I now keep it locked in a cabinet with all my other aquarium stuff.
my daughter took a bite of my underarm deoderant when she was two....... called the poison center and they didn't feel it was enough to harm her.......so I think freeze dried shrimp would be okay. besides just about every kid I know has tried dog bisquits or cat food...shrimp has got to way better for them then what's in dog food
........im guessing im gonna be the first to say that i have eaten one my of shrimp pellets by accident........we were having rice and i just fed my corys and well a couple were on my sleeves or somethin and it got in the rice and i ditn notice the difference
if you are wonderng they are crunchy and taste a little bit like dirt.
if you are wonderng they are crunchy and taste a little bit like dirt.
Yeah, likely story.
Admit it...you ate it on purpose!
Don't worry, I always (well, almost always ) sample dog/cat food/treats prior to giving it to them. Think of it as me being the guinea pig to make sure it's 'edible.' Lol...so far I haven't keeled over from it yet! (but seriously, those 'Pupperoni' sticks smell so damn good...I just had to try it myself---Slim Jim's are waaay better though)
BV
Admit it...you ate it on purpose!
Don't worry, I always (well, almost always
) sample dog/cat food/treats prior to giving it to them. Think of it as me being the guinea pig to make sure it's 'edible.' Lol...so far I haven't keeled over from it yet! (but seriously, those 'Pupperoni' sticks smell so damn good...I just had to try it myself---Slim Jim's are waaay better though)BV