I was bit!

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  1. french4orlife

    french4orlife Spaghetti Worm

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    i was just bit by my porcupine puffer...poor rosie, so hungry (after being feed 3 hours ago) results to human skin.. Im not going to lie, it did hurt! Shes not poisoness right?
     
    french4orlife, Mar 13, 2011
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  2. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    Some puffers are poisonous if you eat them (poison is ingested), but she's not venomous (venom is injected).
     
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  3. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    just wash it off and put a band aid on it!
     
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  4. french4orlife

    french4orlife Spaghetti Worm

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    okay thanks, but wow!! I think I was NEVER scared sooooo muchhh, i jumped and screamed sooo high, :)
     
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  5. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    Screamed like a little girl? Did she laugh at you? ;)
     
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  6. french4orlife

    french4orlife Spaghetti Worm

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    She's always smiling! :D
     
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  7. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    haha, that's true!
     
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  8. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    I am sure the fish was smiling too!
     
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  9. trijam

    trijam Coral Banded Shrimp

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    She was probably giving you a hint, since your hands can cause more havoc to your tank than the puffer. Wash it good, apply some polysporin and let air dry. You can get infection from the bacteria in your tank, wear elbow length gloves whenever your working in your tank.;)
     
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  10. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Great advice. Also, when dealing with puffers, remember that their beaks can bit your finger OFF!!! Always make sure they are aware your hands aren't food when working in their tank.
     
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