concerns about palytoxin in corals...

[Sea Turtle]

this is a clip from an article that i was reading...
"Caution: Care should be taken when handling these corals (zoanthus, palythoa) as they produce a potent toxin called palytoxin. It is recommended that gloves be worn when handling them, especially if there is a break in the skin."

my question is... how "potent" is the word potent here? may burning sensation ba pag na-expose ka sa toxin nito o bubula bibig mo? also, i've seen a lot of the members here having those corals, so i'm just wondering how the masters here handle these live stocks.

[thurrmac]

some zoas and palys have these... i think no one here knows the real potency of this toxin, but just to be on the safe side mag suot ng gloves when handling or fragging or kahit plastic pwede nadin isuot sa kamay basta wag lang mag karon ng contact sa skin yun corals...