If I handle a Harliquin shrimp will it pinch, or bite me? Just wondering.
jessesoto33 2 Supporter Nov 2, 2009 #1 Joined Mar 30, 2009 Messages 12,170 Likes 594 Points 48 Location Desert Hot Springs Nov 2, 2009 #1 If I handle a Harliquin shrimp will it pinch, or bite me? Just wondering.
sabazerehi Member Nov 2, 2009 #2 Joined Jan 25, 2009 Messages 259 Likes 2 Points 18 Location West LA Nov 2, 2009 #2 i don't think it could bite, it would just try to run away from you or scare you by holding up it's pinchers.
i don't think it could bite, it would just try to run away from you or scare you by holding up it's pinchers.
Puffalicious 2 Nov 2, 2009 #3 Joined Nov 11, 2007 Messages 2,997 Likes 15 Points 38 Location 91702 & 90245 Nov 2, 2009 #3 i wouldn't touch it.... have you seen them eat a starfish?!!! those stingers will hurt i bet
Photobret 2 Nov 2, 2009 #4 Joined Nov 16, 2007 Messages 238 Likes 0 Points 0 Nov 2, 2009 #4 I lost all my fingers to one once............. Ok maybe not, I still would not handle them though, spiders yes but weird starfish stinging Shrimp. Um No.
I lost all my fingers to one once............. Ok maybe not, I still would not handle them though, spiders yes but weird starfish stinging Shrimp. Um No.
R Raskal311 New member Nov 2, 2009 #5 Joined Jun 8, 2007 Messages 883 Likes 1 Points 0 Location Elnonoelbiso Nov 2, 2009 #5 I picked two up yesturday, still got all 10 digits.
jessesoto33 2 Supporter Nov 2, 2009 #6 Joined Mar 30, 2009 Messages 12,170 Likes 594 Points 48 Location Desert Hot Springs Nov 2, 2009 #6 Raskal311 said: I picked two up yesturday, still got all 10 digits. Click to expand... seriously? or just kidding?
Raskal311 said: I picked two up yesturday, still got all 10 digits. Click to expand... seriously? or just kidding?
AngelicUpstart88 New member Nov 2, 2009 #7 Joined Feb 14, 2009 Messages 65 Likes 0 Points 0 Nov 2, 2009 #7 they are safe to handle. i would recommend using a net to avoid stressing out the organism:afraid:
R Raskal311 New member Nov 3, 2009 #8 Joined Jun 8, 2007 Messages 883 Likes 1 Points 0 Location Elnonoelbiso Nov 3, 2009 #8 Nets generally stresses out organism even more. I always use my hands when it safe to do so. jessesoto33 said: seriously? or just kidding? Click to expand... Nope, we picked up two over the weekend.
Nets generally stresses out organism even more. I always use my hands when it safe to do so. jessesoto33 said: seriously? or just kidding? Click to expand... Nope, we picked up two over the weekend.
J jaypainter24 Member Nov 3, 2009 #9 Joined Jun 30, 2007 Messages 296 Likes 8 Points 18 Location Reeferside, Ca Nov 3, 2009 #9 Same here I catch them with my hands at the wholesalers and in the store when I bag them.
R Raskal311 New member Nov 3, 2009 #10 Joined Jun 8, 2007 Messages 883 Likes 1 Points 0 Location Elnonoelbiso Nov 3, 2009 #10 Yeah they are very small and delicate, they should not be netted.
jessesoto33 2 Supporter Nov 3, 2009 #11 Joined Mar 30, 2009 Messages 12,170 Likes 594 Points 48 Location Desert Hot Springs Nov 3, 2009 #11 When I put my hand near them they put there pincher's up and move them like they want to box or something, Like a boxer.
When I put my hand near them they put there pincher's up and move them like they want to box or something, Like a boxer.
gumbii 2 Nov 12, 2009 #12 Joined Feb 15, 2009 Messages 19,546 Likes 334 Points 83 Location bell gardens Nov 12, 2009 #12 i just gave a pair away... took them out wth my hand no biggie... although the do inject venom into the starfish to paralyse them... yet my hand isn't a starfish...
i just gave a pair away... took them out wth my hand no biggie... although the do inject venom into the starfish to paralyse them... yet my hand isn't a starfish...
S shenai New member Nov 12, 2009 #13 Joined Jun 28, 2007 Messages 149 Likes 0 Points 0 Nov 12, 2009 #13 Harlequin shrimp are very delicate. They neither bite nor sting . their claws/pinchers are too delicate to do anything like that. Conclusion : Its very safe to handle Harlequin shrimp ( I am saying this from a 2 year experience with my harlequin)
Harlequin shrimp are very delicate. They neither bite nor sting . their claws/pinchers are too delicate to do anything like that. Conclusion : Its very safe to handle Harlequin shrimp ( I am saying this from a 2 year experience with my harlequin)
JOSE CASAS Premium Member Supporter Nov 14, 2009 #14 Joined Jan 31, 2008 Messages 8,286 Likes 29 Points 48 Location Fullerton Nov 14, 2009 #14 +1 on safe