I've been Slug Slimed. What do I do?

10/27/2008 | Responsibility2nd

[Responsibility2nd]

24 hours ago I picked up a cooler that was on my porch. A garden slug was on it. He attached himself to my middle finger on my left hand. I shook him off and washed my hands. Apparently I failed to wash adequately enough.

Now I have a ugly festeing blister on my finger. I google searched for answers. Didn't find any help. But I know my FReeper FRiends will come through with all sorts of solutions and answers. Some may even be helpful. (But I doubt it)

[Responsibility2nd]

Should I seek immediate medical attention?

[al baby]

yes

[Malichi]

Wasn’t a slug. Sounds more like a leech.

[ShadowAce]

You should always seek immediate medical attention.

Even if nothing's actually happened to you.

[al baby]

what part of the country do you live in ?

[theDentist]

Have you considered amputation?

[Puppage]

I think it best I just keep my mouth shut. LOL

[lionheart 247365]

If 0bama wins we’re all gonna be slug slimed .

[Repeal The 17th]

and now you have managed to spread the deadly contamination to your keyboard

[al baby]

or a Obama supporter

[Red Badger]

Slug slime is very difficult to remove, but try COMET or AJAX...........

[ErnBatavia]

Make a poultice outta this stuff...that should do the trick.

[petercooper]

Wait unti January- free healthcare!

[Just another Joe]

I realize it’s probably not your specialty but could you chime in?

[Infidel Puppy]

Make sure the slug is registered to vote.

[freedomson]

Slow down.....

First of all, are you logged in?

[Belasarius]

I’ve never heard of anybody being injured by a slug. I’ve picked them up before and not been damaged. I’m guessing you DO know what a slug is. I’d probably have to see a doctor if over the counter wound treatments aren’t working.

[Eagles2003]

Try a psychiatrist.

I know we have little spiders in MD that can be dangerous but I’ve never heard of a dangerous slug.

Allergic? Infirm?

I’m finding this hard to believe.

[Eagles2003]

Try a psychiatrist.

I know we have little spiders in MD that can be dangerous but I’ve never heard of a dangerous slug.

Allergic? Infirm?

I’m finding this hard to believe.

[gorush]

Salt works well on slugs if you’ve revenge in mind, can’t help w/ the rash. Sorry.

[Obadiah]

Have you tried Brillo?

[Free Vulcan]

Dude, what the hell kind of killer slugs do you have there?

[Zakeet]

Coincidentally, the same thing happened to me on my right hand. I managed to turn my into my primary news-reader qualification; great for use in describing conservatives.

Your friend and mine,

Perkie

[Responsibility2nd]

South Texas.

Or Northern Mexico.

Take your pick.

[shaft29]

Soak it in coca cola for about 15 minutes.

[PERKY2004]

You’ve been leeched. I’d call your doc.

[w1andsodidwe]

Was it a Banana Slug? If so, search out a UCSC graduate. Their mascot is the banana slug, so they could be a great deal of help to you.

[Tijeras_Slim]

What do I do?

Who you gonna call?

[kimchi lover]

Do you really have a blister?
If so, you are probably having an allergic reaction.
I have never heard of a slug giving someone a blister.
I would take some Benadryl and put some topical Benadryl on the area.
If it gets worse, go see a doc.

[gridlock]

Don’t shake hands with Democrats...

[Petronski]

You can handle this yourself at home. You’re going to need a pound of #4 ball bearings, a tub of Cool Whip, a box of white raisins, and some anti-freeze—be sure it’s Prestone.

[al baby]

and drink the bourbon

[Ramius]

I come from the Pacific Northwest, a land where slugs are practically the state animal. I’ve never heard of slug slime being in any way harmful, other than that nasty case of the willies you get when you step on one barefoot.

Especially a big one. Blechh. The way it gooshes up between your toes...

[unspun]

As long as you are conscious, can breathe easily, are not dizzy, and do not have a fever, I suppose you should be fine.

Let’s take things in order. Are you conscious?

(I’m thinking you may be allergic. I’d suggest more Web search and calling a doctor. Also, calling the parks department of your state! They should know if there is a general danger.)

[Kozak]

Have you considered amputation?

No need. Wait a few days and it will fall off.

[evets]

Unnngh...

[jessduntno]

Be thankful you didn’t try to have sex with it...

[al baby]

can you post a picture of the wound ?

[dubie]

[exit82]

Take two shotss of Jack Daniels, and call me in the morning.

If you’re sober.

It won’t cure the blister, but you won’t worry about anymore.

[Petronski]

I hope he learned to do math without counting on his fingers, because translating everything into base 9 is a pain in the ass.

[keats5]

Soak in lizard pee for 4 hours, twice a day. It is best to avoid wearing clothes during treatments.

[stevie_d_64]

From the neck down???

;-)

[Explodo]

Try Windex...

[weegee]

Are you sure it was a slug and not the blob?

[Billthedrill]

Possibly an allergic reaction. The stuff is just about impossible to get off and water absolutely does not help. But I never heard of anyone reacting with blisters.

Unless it's a zombie slug. Check your pulse. If you don't get to "One" and you start to have an irresistible desire to eat brains, it isn't a good sign. But you can work with it, I guess. Just don't bother looking in any houses with an Obama sign out front.

[toast]

I was weed whipping the yard 2 days ago and must have hit a slug. I ended up with a piece on my cheek.

I didn’t get any rash.

Are you sure it was a slug that got you? Leeches come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. I’ve never heard of slug slime being a problem. Maybe you have an allergy.

[FreedomFerret]

Kill it with fire.

[BlazingArizona]

Wasn’t a slug. Sounds more like a leech.

And the only cure for those is to vote Republican.

[fanfan]

ugly festeing blister

festeing?

That sounds Series.

I'd call the Mayo Institute.