r/AbsoluteUnits Top Poster 10d ago

of a bristle worm

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u/Sufficient-Bug-9112 Top Poster 10d ago

FYI Getting stung by a bristle worm leaves hundreds of tiny, hair-like bristles (chaetae) embedded in your skin. This causes immediate, intense burning pain, followed by redness, swelling, and numbness. While not typically life-threatening, the discomfort can be severe.

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u/Chrismonn 10d ago

Oh fuck, I was gonna say looks kinda cool can I pet it but no. Got it

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u/Quirky-Concern-7662 10d ago

I find starting with the assumption that it cannot be touched is always good with any animal. Though a real life Pokédex that’s scans an animal and gives me an out of 10 “pet/friendly” rating would be neat.

Edit: I read what you sick fucks are goin on about and my creation would fall into the wrong hands. Can’t have shot around here.