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So i was blowing sand off my anemone with a turkey baster and his tentacles stuck to my hand. After about 2 minutes i finally got him off but he closed up. Will he open up and be fine? I was gentle with him and did not pull my hand out hard. I did it slowly and steadily. Kinda worried about it though.

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Btw when i say he was stuck to my hand, i mean he was attached with most of his tentacles and his foot came out of the sand.
 
If you can gently place back in a hole in the sand, it will be fine. If not, give it a bit and it will bury its foot on its own. Smart move on gently easing away from it.

Btw, I have this happen from time time with gigs and haddoni. Have also had it happen with LTA, like yours, and no issues.
 
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SirDukelll said:
Btw when i say he was stuck to my hand, i mean he was attached with most of his tentacles and his foot came out of the sand.
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Thanks for clearing that up.... I was trying to picture the foot stuck to your hand and all of the tentacles reaching out like an octopus....
Leave him be and keep an eye on him. He'll probably be fine. Did he sting you?
 
CMMorgan said:
Thanks for clearing that up.... I was trying to picture the foot stuck to your hand and all of the tentacles reaching out like an octopus....
Leave him be and keep an eye on him. He'll probably be fine. Did he sting you?
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No he did not. But the mouth came out a little bit but its normal now. He is moving to find a new place now and is opening up more.
 
Eagle_Steve said:
If you can gently place back in a hole in the sand, it will be fine. If not, give it a bit and it will bury its foot on its own. Smart move on gently easing away from it.

Btw, I have this happen from time time with gigs and haddoni. Have also had it happen with LTA, like yours, and no issues.
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Glad to hear. He is opening up more and seems fine, still closed up mostly but these LTA can be a pain lol.
 
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No he did not sting me, he is improving so im not as worried about him either.
 
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Jeffcb said:
12 inch carpet wrap around my hand yrs ago. Hand was was numb for several days, Just be careful.
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23” ritteri feels the same .
I had a blister rash from my wrist to my armpit

he was on the front glass and every time I grabbed the algae clip I touched it .
 
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Yep, I stupidly thought to myself "I am just moving them a little, I do not need gloves". My hadonnis thought that was funny. Rash for over a week and lots of itching. At least not as bad as my fire worm incident.
Should make full recovery. Good luck!
 
Nem looks like it should plant itself if your tank is stable. Avoid touching with bare skin if possible. LTA isn’t strong like carpets.

I had a gig carpet attach to my arm for 30 min years ago. I felt like I had the flu for a couple months. I will never do that again. Massive poison come from these things. I’m used to chemicals lol. My immune system is strong. I’ve endured a lot. Carpets have a big punch. LTA should be much less, my experience. If you’re sensitive, you may have tough reactions.
That guy doesn’t look like a torn foot and hope it plants. Torn foot is another ballgame. Your nem looks pretty good at this stage.
 
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