Apista Sting Remedy

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  1. mikev15101

    mikev15101 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Anyone have any home remedies for apista stings, my sixline went for a swim in my overflow so i had to get him out, problem my overflow pipes are fill of apista stuck my arm down and now my whole arm is stung, burning itchy and bumpy. Anything good to use?
     
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  3. 2in10

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    Calamine lotion for the itch. Might start by washing the area with vinegar.
     
  4. mikev15101

    mikev15101 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I did the ammonia thing, hot water and then soap...Im gonna try the lotion now....good looking out, my gf and sister can believe they did this much damage to me lol.
     
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    Post a pic as a warning to everyone on 3reef.
     
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    Not nice, hope it heals quickly
     
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    mikev15101 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    How do you change the title of thread, I tried but couldn't figure it out.
     
  11. french4orlife

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    Happens to me all the time, usually I just wash with soap and hot water and in like 2 days...I'm good. Idk what it is in my tank, but I ALWAYS break out if I put my arm in