I just got my first Zoanthids, and had looked over (not read fully) the warnings on toxicity. I used normal latex exam gloves when handling my Zo's and getting ready to place them in the tank. Undoubtedly they are producing as much toxin as possible after a stressful trip, but I was only really concerned about direct contact with them.....
Driving home at lunch my upper arm was burning. I looked at it and about a 3in circle around the very smallest of wounds (where I scratched out an ingrown hair) was very red, raised, and very sensitive to the touch. It persisted for a few hours.
Not deadly toxic....that time, but enough to really get my attention. Should get yours as well.
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