aleagueofherown
Established Member
Helloooo wonderful cham fam.
So, I've run into a bit of a problem. I think I may be allergic to crickets...
I noticed that when I freshen the gutload or maintenance my crickets in their keeper, I get little hives on my forearm or my hands. I don't mind taking an OTC antihistamine, but I was curious if anyone else has run into this? I have seen the threads on Dubia allergies - my partner is unfortunately allergic (he used to work in a reptile store in high school and the allergy was noted then). I don't experience any respiratory symptoms from the crickets, but the hives are annoying.
Does anyone have any recommendations on an insect that is relatively easy to keep, that is not crickets or dubias? I may just wear a long sleeve shirt and gloves next time I clean.
Thanks!
Liv
So, I've run into a bit of a problem. I think I may be allergic to crickets...
I noticed that when I freshen the gutload or maintenance my crickets in their keeper, I get little hives on my forearm or my hands. I don't mind taking an OTC antihistamine, but I was curious if anyone else has run into this? I have seen the threads on Dubia allergies - my partner is unfortunately allergic (he used to work in a reptile store in high school and the allergy was noted then). I don't experience any respiratory symptoms from the crickets, but the hives are annoying.
Does anyone have any recommendations on an insect that is relatively easy to keep, that is not crickets or dubias? I may just wear a long sleeve shirt and gloves next time I clean.
Thanks!
Liv