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title says it all, ny 8 inch foxface has finally made a big mistake in stinging me while cleaning off the algae on the glass.

My question as I can't find a surefire answer, is how do you treat a open wound? I heard hot water but want your experience in how to treat this

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3 hours ago, seabass said:

You can try vinegar too.  Should start to get better in a little more than half an hour.

Is swelling apart of the job with fox face venom?

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Swelling is part of the job with just about any venom. As long as it stays confined to the immediate area, you're fine. If it starts spreading a ton, shows up anywhere else, or if your mouth and throat start feeling weird, go see a doctor, immediately. Foxface venom normally isn't a major concern, but, like with bees, an allergic reaction is always possible.

 

Sounds like it's time to invest in either some sturdy gloves, or a long-handled glass cleaner.

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He might find you threatening, or have decided you're some sort of rival. If the ich isn't going away by now, he might be under additional stress from that, which could make him more irritable. 

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There hasn't been any spots appearing on the coral beauty and foxface for about a week now, so either the chloroquine Phosphate actually worked or the ich is hibernating 

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1 minute ago, Tired said:

He might find you threatening, or have decided you're some sort of rival. If the ich isn't going away by now, he might be under additional stress from that, which could make him more irritable. 

I'd think he's more scared as he is skiddish ( like how my eel was, where he would run and hit the glass before he could turn, man those fish can swim fast )

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Update on the sting site, swelling has finally gone down and the numbness is gone.

The vinegar and baking soda trick i read about seemed to work fine and for the pain and possible allergic reactions was non existent ( life threatening allergic reaction ) due to the benadryl i was suggested to use

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