Palytoxin potential

[Lowkey reefing]

Ok very newbie mistake.

And on to the common "WORRIED ABOUT PLAYTOXIN"



So i removed the large playgrandis from a nano some frags had algea on em so i just brushed it off, touch em a few times without gloves (stupid) i know i forgot.

Placed em in a tank rinsed my hands with just tap water and dryed em.

Later maybe an hour i ate some chips not thinking to wash my hands with soap. Could i of ingested it? Like transfered the tonix to the food i was eating? Is this an issue, and should i be worried for real? Im new to this and the Google searches really isnt producing and good information for me. I figured theres a really experienced group here that help guide me in the right direction.

Im sure this maybe be a crazy put there ordeal but idk if im experienceing Anxiety or something else.

 

[FactoryKTMmotocross46]

Not an expert on the matter but every experience I've heard of people being poisoned is through inhalation or getting in the eyes which drains into your nose and right into the bloodstream. Stomach acid is pretty strong.

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Hi,

So, there are things in our tanks that can hurt us. Chances are you are ok. Use this as a take away to always use care in and around the tank. There are dangers all around. Most are small, but still there. A cut from a rock, sting from a bristle worm, chemical issues from all the items we use, electrical hazards, etc.

All these are around, but when carefull most are minimal. I would ask if your fingers were tingling or numb after handling the palys? If not and you washed your hands after handling and before eating you should be fine.

 

[RVA REEF]

if its been an hour and you have not died youre prob ok, but if you have anxiety you should make a salad with some devils lettuce instead of eating chips

 

[sfin52]

Ok very newbie mistake.

And on to the common "WORRIED ABOUT PLAYTOXIN"



So i removed the large playgrandis from a nano some frags had algea on em so i just brushed it off, touch em a few times without gloves (stupid) i know i forgot.

Placed em in a tank rinsed my hands with just tap water and dryed em.

Later maybe an hour i ate some chips not thinking to wash my hands with soap. Could i of ingested it? Like transfered the tonix to the food i was eating? Is this an issue, and should i be worried for real? Im new to this and the Google searches really isnt producing and good information for me. I figured theres a really experienced group here that help guide me in the right direction.

Im sure this maybe be a crazy put there ordeal but idk if im experienceing Anxiety or something else.

Just keep an eye on your self. You should be fine. Most breath or it enter through cut or membrane like eyes. @fishguy242

 

[fishguy242]

yes ,just be careful w all palys ,wash hands few times ,just be smart about handling them,never touch your eyes when working w any coral esp ,palys and zoas

 

[Lowkey reefing]

Hi,

So, there are things in our tanks that can hurt us. Chances are you are ok. Use this as a take away to always use care in and around the tank. There are dangers all around. Most are small, but still there. A cut from a rock, sting from a bristle worm, chemical issues from all the items we use, electrical hazards, etc.

All these are around, but when carefull most are minimal. I would ask if your fingers were tingling or numb after handling the palys? If not and you washed your hands after handling and before eating you should be fine.

I hit em with just tap water. No soap or anything didnt know if that was going ti be good enough.

Maybe the symptoms i am having are just anxiety based i really dont know. Just looking for logic in it to see if my worries are warranted.

 

[Jeffcb]

I can tell you this. All tanks have lots of bacteria. If you have a cut or abrasion on your hand and you put your hand in the tank there is a chance of bac infection. Afterwards wash your hands, don't touch your face ... I am dealing with it now. And for now wear a mask!!

 

[Lowkey reefing]

if its been an hour and you have not died youre prob ok, but if you have anxiety you should make a salad with some devils lettuce instead of eating chips

I can tell you this. All tanks have lots of bacteria. If you have a cut or abrasion on your hand and you put your hand in the tank there is a chance of bac infection. Afterwards wash your hands, don't touch your face ... I am dealing with it now. And for now wear a mask!!

True im going to start wearing gloves for sure 100%

 

[Lowkey reefing]

Just keep an eye on your self. You should be fine. Most breath or it enter through cut or membrane like eyes. @fishguy242

Yeah,

For some reason there isnt alot information on if you may ingested it

 

[fishguy242]

i'm not a doctor,my doctor had to google it ,when i got in eyes,but now that is almost immediate burn..as far as eating ,been few hours now ,think you will be fine,just keep eating

 

[Lowkey reefing]

i'm not a doctor,my doctor had to google it ,when i got in eyes,but now that is almost immediate burn..as far as eating ,been few hours now ,think you will be fine,just keep eating

Yeah,

It would of had to stay on my hands from a tap water rinse, then drying and later on transfer on to the food i was eating feom my hands.

Just being super cautious.

 

[Lowkey reefing]

I can tell you this. All tanks have lots of bacteria. If you have a cut or abrasion on your hand and you put your hand in the tank there is a chance of bac infection. Afterwards wash your hands, don't touch your face ... I am dealing with it now. And for now wear a mask!!

That is crazy tho,

I never honestly thought about a bacterial infection from my tank.... ahhh holy cow gloves 100% forsure just bought em

 

[Lowkey reefing]

Just keep an eye on your self. You should be fine. Most breath or it enter through cut or membrane like eyes. @fishguy242

Copy that,

I assuming its mostly anxiety and post Covid stuff im feeling and prolly not palytoxin. But, dang i guess you realky cant be too careful. Lol infact i think im getting rid of all my zoas

 

[fishguy242]

i would not go that far ,just be aware

 

[Lowkey reefing]

I just can't believe this isnt something i truly made myself aware of and was cautious with.