Again, a lesson for the kids out there - BE CAREFUL! I nearly lost my finger ...
OUCH! Bit by my Stellatus! OUCH!
OUCH! Bit by my Stellatus! OUCH!
... I was almost going to post this to the Hospital section, as I really thought I might need to go there myself! Let me just tell you guys - KEEP YOUR HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM YOUR BIG PUFFERS! Last night, while cleaning the tank - my Starry nipped my thumb! BIG nip! Blood everywhere! I won't go into details, but let's just say - it's going to take a while to heal, very deep wound. Went to the doctor's today - took this picture to prove Puffers have TEETH! He said this was the first time he's treated anyone for a fish bite ... put me on antibiotics, just in case.
Again, a lesson for the kids out there - BE CAREFUL! I nearly lost my finger ...
Again, a lesson for the kids out there - BE CAREFUL! I nearly lost my finger ...
Sandee | NJ
Burr, Porcupine, Dalmatian, Mappa, Miurus, Blue Box (does that count?) ... and a ton of other fish! Whew ...
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Burr, Porcupine, Dalmatian, Mappa, Miurus, Blue Box (does that count?) ... and a ton of other fish! Whew ...
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Pufferpunk
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Re: OUCH! Bit by my Stellatus! OUCH!
Oh c'mon, look at that innocent face! I bet she 's sorry... Let's see a pic!
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
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qtrhorse89
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Re: OUCH! Bit by my Stellatus! OUCH!
I concur: pic! Makes me a little more nervous about cleaning the fahaka tank when he gets bigger. lol Seriously though, glad you're okay and that you don't need stitches.
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I'm learning that puffer fish are like pringles. There is no such thing as only wanting one.
Tanks:
38 gallon: 1 Figure 8 puffer, 1 Dragon Goby, 1 Knight Goby, 3 Black Mollies
30 gallon: 1 Blue Acara, 1 Bristlenose Pleco
120 gallon: Ratchet the Fahaka Puffer
I'm learning that puffer fish are like pringles. There is no such thing as only wanting one.
Tanks:
38 gallon: 1 Figure 8 puffer, 1 Dragon Goby, 1 Knight Goby, 3 Black Mollies
30 gallon: 1 Blue Acara, 1 Bristlenose Pleco
120 gallon: Ratchet the Fahaka Puffer
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Malabar Front
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Re: OUCH! Bit by my Stellatus! OUCH!
Ouch. Glad you're okay, but definitely keep your fingers out of there in future; Starry will have a taste for your blood now 
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Dadof4
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Re: OUCH! Bit by my Stellatus! OUCH!
Well, if you wouldn't shell mussels before you clean the tank this wouldn't happen!
I've been bitten twice, once by my Turgdis and a few days later by my Suvatti. They hurt! I work in the local hospital and know all the ER staff, I'd sure hate to have to try to explain that one.....
I've been bitten twice, once by my Turgdis and a few days later by my Suvatti. They hurt! I work in the local hospital and know all the ER staff, I'd sure hate to have to try to explain that one.....
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Re: Pix! Bit by my Stellatus! OUCH!
Ok - I thought twice about posting this picture ... but I guess if ya had to have someone find a "crazy pix of you on the internet" - it could be worse!
It's starting to heal ... but still hurts. It's basically a round, deep, bite. Thankfully the skin stayed on (flap on the left). I'm on antibiotics in case there's an infection. UUgg. And yes, I brought a pix of the puffer with me - to show the size of his teeth, if anything! Lots of laughs in the waiting room ...
It's starting to heal ... but still hurts. It's basically a round, deep, bite. Thankfully the skin stayed on (flap on the left). I'm on antibiotics in case there's an infection. UUgg. And yes, I brought a pix of the puffer with me - to show the size of his teeth, if anything! Lots of laughs in the waiting room ...
Sandee | NJ
Burr, Porcupine, Dalmatian, Mappa, Miurus, Blue Box (does that count?) ... and a ton of other fish! Whew ...
Ton of Tanks: http://www.sandeeland.com/animals
Live Fishcam: http://www.sandeeland.com/fishcam
Burr, Porcupine, Dalmatian, Mappa, Miurus, Blue Box (does that count?) ... and a ton of other fish! Whew ...
Ton of Tanks: http://www.sandeeland.com/animals
Live Fishcam: http://www.sandeeland.com/fishcam
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qtrhorse89
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Re: OUCH! Bit by my Stellatus! OUCH!
Yikes I bet that does hurt! I'm sure it must have been a funny experience in the ER lol
"Okay. You! Out of the Gene Pool!"- Don't know who said it but I enjoy using it
I'm learning that puffer fish are like pringles. There is no such thing as only wanting one.
Tanks:
38 gallon: 1 Figure 8 puffer, 1 Dragon Goby, 1 Knight Goby, 3 Black Mollies
30 gallon: 1 Blue Acara, 1 Bristlenose Pleco
120 gallon: Ratchet the Fahaka Puffer
I'm learning that puffer fish are like pringles. There is no such thing as only wanting one.
Tanks:
38 gallon: 1 Figure 8 puffer, 1 Dragon Goby, 1 Knight Goby, 3 Black Mollies
30 gallon: 1 Blue Acara, 1 Bristlenose Pleco
120 gallon: Ratchet the Fahaka Puffer
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Troender
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Re: OUCH! Bit by my Stellatus! OUCH!
I think doctors must see almost every strange thing in the world. A friend of my brother had to go to the doctor on Christmas eve because he had managed to glue the Christmas tree star unto his finger. 
A nice bite you have there. Starry did a good job. I can absolutely picture in my mind the look on the doctor's face when he saw it. 
I've only been bitten by a puffer once (a turgidus), and luckily he only hit my nail. He did take a chunk out of my nail, so I am happy he didn't touch anything else. He usually stayed away from my hands when I did tank work, so it was a big surprise.
A nice bite you have there. Starry did a good job.
I can absolutely picture in my mind the look on the doctor's face when he saw it. I've only been bitten by a puffer once (a turgidus), and luckily he only hit my nail. He did take a chunk out of my nail, so I am happy he didn't touch anything else. He usually stayed away from my hands when I did tank work, so it was a big surprise.
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LilGreenPuffer
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Re: OUCH! Bit by my Stellatus! OUCH!
I've heard some great ER stories, with one of the best being the time that my sister put a cooked macaroni noodle in her nose and the doctor had to vaccuum it out, but this really does go on my top ten.
"I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him or her. Will she gain anything by it? Will it restore her to a control over her own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to freedom for the hungry and spiritually starving millions? Then you will find your doubts and your self melt away."
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Lil' Swimz$
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Re: OUCH! Bit by my Stellatus! OUCH!
My sister got a piece of sterofoam stuck in her ear. She said it was the worst noise she's ever heard. Imagine, that stuff makes me cringe when in the same room, let alone in my head!
Ha ha, he he! DAncE whEn yoU're HAPpppy! He he he! DAnce, danCE, DANCe!
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mrgreen
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Re: OUCH! Bit by my Stellatus! OUCH!
Ow!
But poor Starry.... Ya gotta love 'er! She's so CUUUUUTE!
At least you added to a few dr's "I Remember this one patient..." stories.
But poor Starry.... Ya gotta love 'er! She's so CUUUUUTE!
At least you added to a few dr's "I Remember this one patient..." stories.
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