I'd like to speak about the zos and palytoxin, it can kill you.
This was posted by a friend of mine on another site.
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Also, I want to warn everyone about the dangers of palytoxin. Many of our beautiful little zoos contain this deadly toxin. Be very careful not to ever cut or mash one of them out of the water. If you handle them in any way, wash your hands before doing anything else. It's actually best to wear latex gloves when handling them...even if you're just moving a few rocks around. Definitely DO NOT touch them if you have any open cuts on your hands...ever. If you have handled them, and inadvertently rub your eyes or lips, or if you are squirted in the mouth or eyes while handling them and start to have any of the following symptoms, get to a medical facility immediately. Be prepared to tell them that you suspect palytoxin poisoning...many hospitals would never think of that because they never see it. Numbness in your mouth or loss of taste, blurred vision, shortness of breath or tight feeling in your chest or throat. Palytoxin can kill you so it pays to be extra careful. It is one of the deadliest natural toxins. I don't want to discourage anyone from keeping these beautiful creatures...I have two tanks full of them...I just want you to be aware that they can be dangerous.
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