I wonder if it has to do with some chemical that might be used in preservation process.I've handled bloodworms for decades with zero issues. It wasn't until sometime in my 4th decade of fishkeeping that I began to experience reactions to them.
I wonder if it has to do with some chemical that might be used in preservation process.I've handled bloodworms for decades with zero issues. It wasn't until sometime in my 4th decade of fishkeeping that I began to experience reactions to them.
It's a protein characteristic within the bloodworms themselves since reactions also occur with the live larvae.I wonder if it has to do with some chemical that might be used in preservation process.
Just fed frozen bloodworms the last two days for the first time and like 35 mins later my hands were burning and itching... Just connecting the two.Just figured out I am allergic to BW.
What happens is my eyes start to get a burning itch and worsen if I scratch. Back of my hands get itchy. I just pinned it to it only happens right after I feed fish BW's!!!
Sure enough its all over the net.
Wondering if any members here have same reactions or any Info on what and why makes them an allergen?
Funny thing is I am completely not allergic to anything at all but this lol.
The best way to fix that is to give your eyes a really good rub.Just fed frozen bloodworms the last two days for the first time and like 35 mins later my hands were burning and itching... Just connecting the two.
I know the feelingThe best way to fix that is to give your eyes a really good rub.
No just kidding, seriously do NOT do that. I've made that mistake several times. It usually results in my eyes watering a little. So I rub them more, so they water a lot so I rub them a lot so they water HEAPS so I start rubbing them heaps. Then by the time I stop doing it unconsciously and pay attention my eyeballs are all red and have big watery blisters on them...
I also have allergies from bw and shrimp . I have to avoid directly touching themJust figured out I am allergic to BW.
What happens is my eyes start to get a burning itch and worsen if I scratch. Back of my hands get itchy. I just pinned it to it only happens right after I feed fish BW's!!!
Sure enough its all over the net.
Wondering if any members here have same reactions or any Info on what and why makes them an allergen?
Funny thing is I am completely not allergic to anything at all but this lol.