What is this!!!!!

[subdrive]

I was moving fragplugs around and found this worm!
In the process of catching this worm, I got stung by fur looking spine of the worm, I managed to pull most of them off my hand but it itches. Would I need to get medical treatment or just wait and see?

Wear gloves!!!!

 

[Mr E Wrasse]

Yikes that's scary looking! I'm not sure what it is but im sure it's bad.... yea gloves are essential!!!

 

[JOSE CASAS]

Bristle worm harmless to many unless you are allergic to them. A scavenger in our tanks.

 

[thewackyreefer]

Man, that thing is *****! Maybe put some benadryl cream on it if you've got some, that'll probably help.

 

[subdrive]

Looked up Bristle worm..

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Yes, it stings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[subdrive]

Thanks everyone!
I wouldn't have known whom to ask at this time of the day!
you guys are lifesavers!

 

[sexycorals]

Thats just Gross WJ! the ones in my tank are sexier.. they are red :tongue:

 

[Mr E Wrasse]

Thats just Gross WJ! the ones in my tank are sexier.. they are red :tongue:

haha, yea they are! i had to pull a couple off of the last scoly you sent me! lol

 

[Fragtastic Reef]

Thats a really nice picture of it though. Nice photo skills.

 

[subdrive]

hahaha
yes, I believe you Mike!

 

[subdrive]

Thats a really nice picture of it though. Nice photo skills.

hahaha
thanks! I can't believe I took pic of it with stings on one hand!
If questions on taking pic's PM me!:tongue:

 

[subdrive]

Still itches like hell today....argggggggg!

 

[swannyson7]

I've read that you can put duct tape or a dab of super glue gel on a fresh bristle worm sting and when you pull it off, it will take the little spines out along with it. Not sure if it actually works, but one of the mods over on RC posted it in my local reef club forum when someone got stung

 

[subdrive]

I believe it will work.
When I was stung last night, I could see fur looking spikes in lineal formation, if I have known this yesterday I would have done so. In frustration, I picked them with my other hand, I'm sure a lot of them are still on my skin.
Thanks for your information, I will wear gloves in the future!