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Simon @ The Perfumed Garden
Philip Voice said:
I've had all manner of things happen to me over the years and nothing...must be super human. I wonder if for most the fact that we (not me) live in a sterile world and have very little immunity left, plays a part!?
I have several of these on my property which I need to prune from time to time. I don't know if you're referring to the same bit of the frond but in the area nearest the trunk the leaves change form to rigid spikes. As you imply, they are needle sharp and cause pain and swelling instantly if they pierce the skin. I don't know what causes the swelling but I would urge that anyone tasked with working on them be made aware of the hazard and wear thick gloves, overalls, a helmet with visor or at least, goggles. I hate to think what the effect would be of one of these catching someone in the eye. This is all in addition to the possible infection risk. I would be interested to hear if anyone has any more knowledge on this. Maybe Ofer El could add something ?