Fish Pedicures Banned

Florida Washington A trendy pedicure with fish that nibble
dead skin from the feet has been nipped in the bud.

by The Associated Press

Published: Sun, February 22, 2009 - 7:48 am CST Last Updated: Sun, February 22, 2009 - 7:50 am CST

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - A trendy pedicure with fish that nibble
dead skin from the feet has been nipped in the bud.
The Florida Board of Cosmetology has banned the procedure, even
before it was known to be offered anywhere in the state. The board
said salons had been inquiring about its legality and decided to
preemptively strike.
The treatment is popular in Asia and has spread to some U.S.
cities. A client sticks feet, hands or other body parts in a bowl
or pool, and the small fish chow down on soft decaying skin.
Texas, Washington, Massachusetts and New Hampshire have also
outlawed the practice. A spokeswoman for the Florida board says
there's concern because there's no way to disinfect a pool of fish
in between uses.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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rosepetal Says:

Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 12:45 am

well as long as you did not stick your feet in it for a pedicure all is well.

ickthus Says:

Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 12:10 am

coffee, no But i did drip dippin sauce all over. The chicken nuggets started fightin with them there fish nuggets so I had to hit them with the dipping sauce all at once. but don’t you worry none Rosepetal. No betting or money changed hands in the fighting and no drugs or children were involved. All combattans were eaten while hot and crispy, there were no servivors.

rosepetal Says:

Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 11:00 pm

ickthus, did you spill coffee on your key board?

Shubunkin Says:

Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 5:18 pm

My fish nibble on my hands and arms anytime I stick them in the aquarium. I definitely don’t think I’d like them nibbling on my feet.

ickthus Says:

Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 1:09 pm

cleaner fish do this to big fish in nature but the oceans are far bigger than a bucket. I wonder how the medical pro’s disinfect the leaches and larve they use? one time throw aways? PETA!!! Where is PETA? P.eople who E.at Tastey A.namals sell them to the food industry. i can see Micky D’s now. fish nuggets, they will keep you light on you feet!

ickthus Says:

Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 12:41 pm

Bama ,you should see what they do at water treatment plants with talopia fish then sell them to the food industry. And some people make fun of hot dogs. I guess thats why Talopia is a poopular fish. Hey Bama !!!!!! would that make it soylent green by proxy?

mustuknow Says:

Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 12:36 pm

BamaBob you are so right, I get the hibbie jibbies just looking at it…. I cannot imagine sitting there willing there and allowing something to bite on my feet.

BamaBob Says:

Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 12:26 pm

That just ain’t natural and the picture gives me the creeps. Not sure if I am feeling bad for the person or the fish! lol

ickthus Says:

Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 12:10 pm

ohhh no it’s to late!!! burris has alread been in the senate pool. “well i guess I could flush the whole thing and start over” said the Tighty Bowl man. So you don’t have T000oooo