tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350957829056401982.post6275692133161962343..comments2023-10-17T06:55:17.696-04:00Comments on Bridgehead Carbons: Walkingstick MoleculesSteve Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646885051767828024noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350957829056401982.post-21482129792333643272009-09-21T22:56:17.905-04:002009-09-21T22:56:17.905-04:00Thanks Steve, great info!
Pherobase – that’s int...Thanks Steve, great info! <br /><br />Pherobase – that’s interesting… I’m thinking that the article mentioned something about the walkingsticks possibly using the molecules for pheromone based communication; I’ll need to take another look. <br /><br />You’re probably right about the molecules being more of a deterrent via bad taste or smell, however there are a couple of veterinary case studies floating around describing conjunctivitis, keratitis, and corneal ulceration in dogs following run ins with walkingsticks. Eyes are sensitive though; water from a toy squirt gun can damage a cornea at close range.<br /><br />I’ll add a note to my post linking back to here, thanks again!<br /><br />JohnnyJohnnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04947292290232739954noreply@blogger.com