Zoa ??

[firefishred]

I just got some new Zoa's and i wanted to know if you can get hurt by touching them? I do wear 5mm driver glove when moving them. But its better to be safe then in the hospital.

 

[flyyyguy]

Ive been sick several times from careless fragging...nothing serious, just nausea and headaches.....once for a couple of days

its always better dafe than sorry. eye protection and gloves a good idea.

The worst I got sick was from some palys.......by far the worst pain ive ever felt was from a large hot pink yuma and i wasnt even cutting it........I was just moving it and had a cut on my hand. holly crap that time hurt and throbbed for hours

 

[geoxman]

yes-be dafe!

 

[firefishred]

What is some palys? Glad to hear your not dead I was moving mine with my gloves on and got some of its slime on my arm. No pain or burning Yet!!

 

[Pufferpunk]

I never use gloves & do not believe I am extra sensitive to their toxin. I have gotten some into a few cuts that look kinda gross for a few days & 2x my eye has gone crusty for a couple of days, even after washing my hands 3x. I need my long nails for fraging though!

 

[capture]

im with puffer on this one. i never wear gloves, they are awkward but im cautious to not cause much trauma to the zoas if not needed and make sure that i dont touch my eyes, mouth or nose until i wash my hands. its worked for me so far.
be safe

 

[Pufferpunk]

LOL, I like to touch things--even in the ocean (very gently though). Can't tell you how many times I've accidently brushed up against fire coral... Love to play with the octopus at night too!