poison

crimsontopper · 08/12/2009, 01:04 AM

i just read about zoos being lethal. is that true of most corals or just zoos?

Reef Bass · 08/12/2009, 06:19 AM

Palythoas and zoanthids (not all corals) contain palytoxin, one of the most potent neuropeptide toxins known. You don't want to be getting paly / zoo juice into your body. Typically the greatest danger is while fragging and wearing a full face mask and gloves is highly recommended.

Here's a sticky thread about it from the zoanthid forum: palytoxin .

MrHarvard · 08/12/2009, 07:09 AM

Just keep the zoas away from your face and wash your hands after handleing. My buddy had some of the toxin squirt into his eyes while fragging and he had to be rushed to the hospital and had trouble with his vision for 2 weeks afterwards so be carefull!!

BonesCJ · 08/12/2009, 07:17 AM

Yeah I always wear safty goggles when fraggin zoa's. On multiple occasions I would have gotten a squirt in the eye if not for that.

crimsontopper · 08/12/2009, 11:53 AM

theyre pretty but it doesnt sound like something you want to have around with pets and children

08/12/2009, 01:04 AM	#1
crimsontopper Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 61	poison i just read about zoos being lethal. is that true of most corals or just zoos?

08/12/2009, 06:19 AM	#2
Reef Bass colors and textures Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 6,301	Palythoas and zoanthids (not all corals) contain palytoxin, one of the most potent neuropeptide toxins known. You don't want to be getting paly / zoo juice into your body. Typically the greatest danger is while fragging and wearing a full face mask and gloves is highly recommended. Here's a sticky thread about it from the zoanthid forum: palytoxin . __________________ The human desires for instant gratification and immediate problem resolution cannot be satisfied with this hobby. Former president and co-president of the Wine Country Reefers. Current Tank Info: 60 gallons of Scleractinia and Zoanthidae lit w/ LEDs

08/12/2009, 07:09 AM	#3
MrHarvard "ship it" Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tampa/Westchase Posts: 2,951	Just keep the zoas away from your face and wash your hands after handleing. My buddy had some of the toxin squirt into his eyes while fragging and he had to be rushed to the hospital and had trouble with his vision for 2 weeks afterwards so be carefull!! __________________ "You gon learn today!" Current Tank Info: SPS Dominant 29g BB Rimless Bio Cube lit by 2x AI Primes, IM desktop Reactor, Tunze ATO, Tunze. 9001 skimmer ........ 40g Breeder with 20g long sump/refugium. ATI 4 bulb T5s....Mixed reef stock heavy on SPS.

08/12/2009, 07:17 AM	#4
BonesCJ Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson Posts: 1,420	Yeah I always wear safty goggles when fraggin zoa's. On multiple occasions I would have gotten a squirt in the eye if not for that. __________________ Chris K. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon Green Garden O Macros

08/12/2009, 11:53 AM	#5
crimsontopper Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 61	theyre pretty but it doesnt sound like something you want to have around with pets and children