orange based anemone

[lilpooh142]

We got an anemone from the fish store, can't remember/find what type it is. Kind of looks like a pink tip anemone, although the tips are white and sometimes green, with an orange base. We were told that it would not sting. Although I had to move the anemone in the tank last night and suddently I felt a stinging from my wrist to my elbow. This morning it's got pink welts almost looking like mosquito bites. Does anyone know if this anemone could cause this?

 

[raoul]

I'm pretty sure all anemones have the ability to sting - they all have nematocysts (at least I think that's how it's spelled). I think the variable on whether or not we react is not only the strength of the nematocysts but our sensitivities. I think it's similar to bees. They've all got stingers, but some people react differently to them than others do.

I think some are probably stronger, as well as stickier so it's harder to get away.

I think it's very likely that the anemone caused pink welts, especially if you didn't touch anything else.

 

[Slakker]

Yeah, I'd say it was probably the anemone...I'm sure we could get an ID on that anemone for you if you posted a picture!