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Poisonous spines ?
Posted: 21 Jul 2004, 05:57
by Black Ghost
Is the spines of the cory a little bit poisonous ?
thanks
Posted: 21 Jul 2004, 08:52
by Silurus
They are not attached to venom glands, but the mucus present may give some people a reaction.
Posted: 21 Jul 2004, 09:06
by Black Ghost
ok, but the mucus is not like venom....its more like allergen ?
Posted: 21 Jul 2004, 09:14
by Silurus
That's right. So the spines are not venomous.
Posted: 21 Jul 2004, 09:16
by Black Ghost
ok thanks !