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tgoeujon 12-10-2008 02:18 AM

urchin ouch!!!
 
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ok so i just got stung by my new hatpin urchin and im not positive the tip of the quill came out. should i be overly concerned? some quick response would be great. will post a pic if necessary

fishytime 12-10-2008 02:31 AM

From what Ive read the sting is much like a bee sting so I wouldnt worry to much about the sting...unless of you have allergies or reactions to bee or wasp stings, then I might be nervous. I suppose if there is a piece of the quill still in you then there could be the risk of infection.

tgoeujon 12-10-2008 02:33 AM

to tell the truth it doesnt feel like anything, which is probably good. thanks for the response i always get nervous about things i havent encountered yet

Trigger Man 12-10-2008 02:35 AM

Unless you are allergic to it you'll be fine. To advoid infection put some polisporin or dip the affected area in some hard alcohol (hey it works for me) to kill any bacteria that may have gathered there.

tgoeujon 12-10-2008 02:37 AM

perfect, hard alcohol always makes me happy:lol:

AaronG 12-10-2008 02:59 AM

lol sorry man was it the long spine or the hat pin?

tgoeujon 12-10-2008 03:01 AM

the hatpin, oh well it doesnt hurt anyway, just wasnt quite sure whether it would be a problem lol, i guess thats what i get for hand feeding an urchin huh

AaronG 12-10-2008 03:09 AM

o wow it was always the long spine that got me(hes bigger than he looks in water) lol

hillegom 12-10-2008 03:16 AM

I think the alcohol would do the trick. But take it orally, works for me.

dstasiuk 12-10-2008 04:10 AM

I got poked by the same type of urchin about 2 months ago. The end of the spine broke off in my finger. It took about 2 weeks for my body to get rid of it - just like any other sliver. My finger was tender for a good month, but you should be fine. Swelling around the area after a day or so will likely indicate (did with me) that the tip of the spine is still there. I dug around with a needle and fished it out (the oral dosing of alocohol will likely help with that process):biggrin:


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