Serious Safety Issues Regarding Toxin-containing Livestock

[Leopardess]

Hello SW people! I don't do SW myself and rarely if ever venture into these murky depths of the forum...but I came across these links in another forum and felt that I should post them here. I don't want anyone getting hurt out there!

Please take the time to check out these links. These toxins can be lethal and its good to know about them or at least be reminded that we need to be careful and understand the potential danger that accompanies the SW hobby - and even in FW to some extent. I mean, the guy lost his DOG!

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=158663&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7012

 

[1979camaro]

thanks leopardess...always important to keep safety in mind, expecially with the rapidly growing number of SW newbes whove been frequenting these forums...

K

 

[catfishmike]

this is something often told to divers,but not often told at your lfs,especialy considering the lack of knowledge on the subject.many corals are dangerous,thats why you should never touch them diving or even in your tank.

 

[Leopardess]

Welcome. I just know a lot of you out there stick your hands in around these types of things and I don't want any of you getting hurt! Or heaven forbid a small child or even a pet.

 

[Navyblue]

Thanks Leopardess!!!

Many of us would not know the seriousness of this without you, these little stuffs are not to be belittled, prevention is better than anything.

 

[Flex26]

A very sad story. Poor puppy.

I guess this kinda serves as a harsh reminder to certain dangers of the hobby.

 

[AndyL]

Let's not forget there are certain aquatic plants that are not exactly pet-human friendly if injested...

Didn't know zoos were toxic though - good timing for a reminder there are some coming off a plane today for me I guess I'll be digging out the gloves...

Andy

 

[dbacksrat]

damn, i thought this hobby was safe--its too bad that man's dog had do die to prove otherwise--thank you for posting this!

 

[TurbineSurgeon]

Thanks for the heads up, Leopardess. I used to do the saltwater thing, and knew a couple of the critters I used to keep were dangerous, mainly a lionfish (Pterois volitans) that was a good foot long, and also a spotted moray eel. Okay, it was really my own stupidity that was the danger with the moray, but it stung like hell when it bit me (both times).

I never knew about the zoanthids, however.