drcrossfire
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I recently found this online:::
Chameleon toxicity is a real thing~ When dealing with your pet be sure to utilize proper saftey procedures: The tongue of the chameleons carries a neurotoxin that allows it to neutralize insects and begins digestion prior to entering the stomach. The tongue uses nematocists similar to that of its ocean dwelling long lost cousin... The sea anemonie. It is a toxin that can cause severe damage to a humans nervous system if contacted. This is why it is recommended to wear gloves when hand feeding your chameleons. Because humans have a much larger body mass than their usual prey-- the neurotoxin isn't noticed at first. Over time the toxin is cumulative and can cause severe issues with the dermal and sub dermal layers as well as a major transformative effect in overall body chemistry.
Many snakes and lizards we think of as non-venomous are in fact venomous. Bearded dragons for example have venom similar to rattlesnake venom, but delivered in such small amounts it does not have effect on us.
Here: I'll post the link to the information~!
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/aprilfools1.html
Chameleon toxicity is a real thing~ When dealing with your pet be sure to utilize proper saftey procedures: The tongue of the chameleons carries a neurotoxin that allows it to neutralize insects and begins digestion prior to entering the stomach. The tongue uses nematocists similar to that of its ocean dwelling long lost cousin... The sea anemonie. It is a toxin that can cause severe damage to a humans nervous system if contacted. This is why it is recommended to wear gloves when hand feeding your chameleons. Because humans have a much larger body mass than their usual prey-- the neurotoxin isn't noticed at first. Over time the toxin is cumulative and can cause severe issues with the dermal and sub dermal layers as well as a major transformative effect in overall body chemistry.
Many snakes and lizards we think of as non-venomous are in fact venomous. Bearded dragons for example have venom similar to rattlesnake venom, but delivered in such small amounts it does not have effect on us.
Here: I'll post the link to the information~!
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/aprilfools1.html
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