Matttoadman Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Well I reached in my hisser tank and scratched my arm on a piece of bark. Within seconds my arm broke out into hives. Now I truely know I am allergic to them. It seemed I have been fighting a lot of allergy symptoms when I got home lately. I am curious as to why hissers cause allergies more than other species. My others species (dubia and Eublaberus serranus) seem to cause me no issues. Bahhhh there goes my tarantula feeders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmont Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 You could wear some gloves when you clean their cage, like some cheep plastic gloves. Also I remember that hissers have quite a few different molds growing on there body, I don't remember the article but I bet you could be able to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matttoadman Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 I would need a respirator as well. It's not worth having them. Interesting mold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matttoadman Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 https://news.osu.edu/news/2008/03/17/hissroach/. Yep this says mold spores. It also appears the mites that done have may keep them in check. So we try to get rid of mites thinking they are a problem and it creates one. Ain't that like us humans lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadstar Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I've had some minor issues as well. Keeping the population of the colony in check and having the room ventilated helps a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfarms Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I use vinyl disposable gloves when handling my hissers. Also keep in stock disposable dust masks that I get at a local hardware store. These have helped hugely. I also break out in hives with my cave roaches and deaths head roaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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