FOXFACE SPINE TO THE THUMB!
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Topic: FOXFACE SPINE TO THE THUMB!
Posted By: jbuck13
Subject: FOXFACE SPINE TO THE THUMB!
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 10:05am
| Hi all just wondering if i need to be concerned about this throbbing thumb. I was rearranging some rock and I caught my foxface unawares, and poked my thumb good. I just want to see if there are any remedies, or just suck it up and deal with the pain. haha |
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Posted By: Pete Moss
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 10:16am
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Foxface venom, especially if you are sensitive to it, can be quite gnarly. If the venom got in your blood stream, necrosis is a possibility, swelling is a guarantee, and the pain is going to last a while. I would take an anti-inflamatory, and if that doesn't help within 12 hours consult a doctor. Definitely clean the area to prevent a bacterial infection. ------------- 125g 90g 2x33g 34g What stores do I recommend? Up North: Bill ( Saltwater Paradise 801-317-8115 ) Down South: Jerry ( Reef On 801-563-0600 ) Member of GCFB |
Posted By: jbuck13
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 10:20am
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Thanks, I put HP on it immediately and and rinsed with RO Water flushed as much blood from wound as possible but Dang this sucker hurts. I'll Take some Ibuprofen and see what happens, just wanted to make sure i was going about it the right way.
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Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 10:25am
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Benadryl :) ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: jbuck13
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 10:27am
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K got that too, anything else I should. Add to my cocktail? Lol |
Posted By: 1stupidpunk
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 10:33am
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Prescription strength Cabo Wabo would help dull the pain..... (i guess Jameson could work as well). |
Posted By: Jimbo
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 10:41am
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I see you used " RO water" to rinse the wound.... Wouldn't want any algae growing in there ;) Lol Hope you feel better |
Posted By: jbuck13
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 10:45am
| It was the closest source of water,hahaha I feel fine other than the flashbacks, I keep having visions of a simpler time, small glass bowl and Cambodian bettas,you know the ones showed up about 26 years ago, all the rage back then,see now I'm rambling drugs are kicking in.. |
Posted By: Pete Moss
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 11:15am
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I would add a double tall scotch to the cocktail. Mixing alcohol and drugs is always a wonderful idea. ------------- 125g 90g 2x33g 34g What stores do I recommend? Up North: Bill ( Saltwater Paradise 801-317-8115 ) Down South: Jerry ( Reef On 801-563-0600 ) Member of GCFB |
Posted By: jbuck13
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 11:17am
| Pink elephants, ....pink elephants,.... pink elephants on parade, .....bom, bom, bom |
Posted By: SharkByteShaz
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 11:35am
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As hot of water as you can stand to denature the toxin at least 20 minutes and then followup with the aforementioned drugs or inflammatory or pain killer of choice. You could pee on it but that only works for jellyfish, have fun with the throbbies... keep us abridged... ------------- HOLD MY BEER, I WANT TO TRY SOMETHING... |
Posted By: Marcoss
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 11:42am
+1 If you have enough Cabo, you might jump in the tank and kick the fishes ass.
+1 Great choice; I prefer a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned when I do my reefing. Within reason, I don't want to get attacked like jbuck13. ------------- RedSea Max S400 - 90G Rimless Frag Tanks x2 - 185 Lookdown Bin |
1stupidpunk wrote:Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 11:51am
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The standard first aid procedure is hot water soak with as hot as you can safely stand for 20 minutes followed by a vinegar soak followed by another hot water soak. The hot water breaks down the toxins and the vinegar dissolves any calcium lodged in. Still seek medical attention. ------------- www.reefdup.com Diving since 2009, reefkeeping since 2007, & fishkeeping since 1987 200g, 75g, & 15g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water |
Posted By: SharkByteShaz
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 11:57am
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Thanks for the follow up Nikki, I was thinking I forgot the vinegar after posted. Do what Nikki said... ------------- HOLD MY BEER, I WANT TO TRY SOMETHING... |
Posted By: Marcoss
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 11:59am
Wow, thats pretty intense. Do any of the more common fish, like yellow/blue tangs, and clowns do this? I imagine it has to have some sort of barb on it, but I could be wrong. My clowns (RIP) tried to bite me, but it was just a nibble. Marcos ------------- RedSea Max S400 - 90G Rimless Frag Tanks x2 - 185 Lookdown Bin |
Posted By: jbuck13
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 12:06pm
I've done hot water soak when it actually happened I grabbed at base of thumb and squeezed toward wound I pushed out a lot of blood the throbbing is all but gone, (meds have helped) so I'll move on to vinegar soak and then back to hot water, thanks all for responses. 
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Posted By: Pete Moss
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 12:13pm
Only specific fish have venoms that are harmful to humans. Foxface's, scropionfish, and lionfish are the big ones to be careful of in the reef hobby. Oh and the blue ring octopus. Your other fish shouldn't cause too much harm :) ------------- 125g 90g 2x33g 34g What stores do I recommend? Up North: Bill ( Saltwater Paradise 801-317-8115 ) Down South: Jerry ( Reef On 801-563-0600 ) Member of GCFB |
Posted By: Marcoss
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 12:37pm
Thank god, I was nervous. I know of the other fish, but did't know about he Foxface. It seemed so calm... ------------- RedSea Max S400 - 90G Rimless Frag Tanks x2 - 185 Lookdown Bin |
Posted By: Pete Moss
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 2:52pm
They are nice! They don't really go out of their way to attack you haha. I love those cute lil' guys! ------------- 125g 90g 2x33g 34g What stores do I recommend? Up North: Bill ( Saltwater Paradise 801-317-8115 ) Down South: Jerry ( Reef On 801-563-0600 ) Member of GCFB |
Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: March 09 2015 at 5:14pm
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The hot water and vinegar treatment is standard procedure with nearly all marine minor injuries. Hot water breaks down nearly all dangerous to humans known marine proteins. There are a couple of extremely rare one that the hot water actually intensifies the effect, but statistically speaking, you're safest with the hot water. Don't pee on any marine injury. Ammonia makes nematocysts fire all at once. Vinegar dissolves any attached undischarged ones before they discharge. ------------- www.reefdup.com Diving since 2009, reefkeeping since 2007, & fishkeeping since 1987 200g, 75g, & 15g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water |
Posted By: Pete Moss
Date Posted: March 10 2015 at 7:29am
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Feel free to pee on any non-marine injury though. ------------- 125g 90g 2x33g 34g What stores do I recommend? Up North: Bill ( Saltwater Paradise 801-317-8115 ) Down South: Jerry ( Reef On 801-563-0600 ) Member of GCFB |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: March 10 2015 at 9:01am
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Vinegar is awesome. I keep a specimen cup of vinegar handy for dissolving Bristleworm bristles on my fingers that surely come when I'm working on the farm. Aloha, Mark  ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member
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Posted By: proskier101
Date Posted: March 12 2015 at 8:28pm
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Do we know each other well enough for me to call dibs on your stuff?! Lol Edit: Im, late to the party. just noticed the dates. |
Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: March 12 2015 at 8:32pm
Mark, I'm glad you clarified. ------------- www.reefdup.com Diving since 2009, reefkeeping since 2007, & fishkeeping since 1987 200g, 75g, & 15g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: March 12 2015 at 8:56pm
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Talked to Josh tonight through text he says his thumb is better:) ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |