I heard that zos can sting...true or false?
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microman2k
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yes zoo's can sting, on how easy it is to get stung by them i am not sure but they are one of the most poisoness coral there are out there, its best to wear gloves when handling them.:yes:
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puffygrrl
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Zooanthids contain one of the most toxic and lethal organic poisons in the world. For those with understanging of organic chemistry, the poison contains the longest chain of carbons at 122 molecules long!
Don't be scared though. I read a thread recently on a forum where someone had been stung and it was a measly 5 day vacation at the hospital
Don't be scared though. I read a thread recently on a forum where someone had been stung and it was a measly 5 day vacation at the hospital
norcalreef
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I have handled zoos for the past two years bare handed and have never got stung...what does it take to be stung??
bang guy
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I don't believe they sting. I've been wrong before though.
I do know for a fact that they have a potent chemical warfare defense though. Their slime is loaded with toxins. Enough to kill a medium sized animal.
The toxin referenced above is not normally found in Zooanthids. Palytoxin can be associated with Palythoa although it's quite rare. That doesn't mean Palythoa are harmless without the Palytoxin, they have many other lethal toxins.
Please wear gloves and treat the water that you propogate them in as toxic.
Bang
PS - I'm pretty sure the Carbon chain is 129 atoms long.
I do know for a fact that they have a potent chemical warfare defense though. Their slime is loaded with toxins. Enough to kill a medium sized animal.
The toxin referenced above is not normally found in Zooanthids. Palytoxin can be associated with Palythoa although it's quite rare. That doesn't mean Palythoa are harmless without the Palytoxin, they have many other lethal toxins.
Please wear gloves and treat the water that you propogate them in as toxic.
Bang
PS - I'm pretty sure the Carbon chain is 129 atoms long.
