If they are not scented should be fine. Scented may be fine, but I never risk that.
Can't imagine they're too safe for humans either, unless your hellbent on ambiance.
True, but at least we can cough...
You'll still get cancer if you cough.
Cough harder!
Some people say the stuff In tap water mainly fluoride .. is just as dangerous as the bad air quality in certain Cities . But that stuffs hard to filter out most homes filters aren’t up to the task .
Has anyone checked this with Ts or other animals?
Not specifically on invertebrates, but there are several scholarly papers on the emissions of air pollutants from burning candles. This combined with HooahArmy’s trusted knowledge and what is known of spider anatomy and physiology, for me, is enough to extrapolate. We really don’t have anything more than that to work with unless someone does scientifically regulated studies. I’m 1) not qualified, and 2) not putting my T’s up as test subjects.
All candles emit pollution? And said pollution has been demonstrated to have ill effects on animals?
Anytime you burn something, chemicals and toxins are released, as this is the nature of the chemical reaction that takes place. Even burning something as simple as wood can release compounds that are questionable to health. Candles on the other hand, contain fragrances, oils, stabilizers, and a whole slew of others--all things that are probably not good for any creature's lungs.
I see, but all molecules get diluted in a volume of air. Animals aren’t breathing pure pollution.
Yes how much actually makes it to the Ts and through their ventilation?? Since mine are not in a room they spray this stuff zero chance for me. And scentcy products my sister and mom used for years never around my Ts except 1 and it’s fine .I see, but all molecules get diluted in a volume of air. Animals aren’t breathing pure pollution.
Toxic chemicals at what concentration in a given volume of air?
I think people go over board and ignore the above, ie concentration
Anything is dangerous at the proper concentration/amount including dihydrogen oxide
I would definitely not risk it. I actually asked the very same question some months ago, albeit with slightly different specifics. Visit the link @IntermittentSygnal posted to my thread on the subject below. @HooahArmy gave a very helpful and in-depth response that helped me a lot by explaining what happens when candles burn and how it could affect a tarantula's respiratory system.
I had all but forgotten about that thread. Thanks for linking to it. I'm glad to see something I asked even months ago come in handy for someone else all this time later!
Candles burn very dirty and produce a lot of soot. This fact was made profoundly evident to me when I tried using a pin heated in a candle flame to poke holes in deli cups for slings. The pin would get covered in a thick layer of black soot which would stain the plastic around the ventilation holes black. I quickly switched to a soldering iron, as it is far easier and more efficient and does not leave black stains. It is also far safer.
But is soot flying through the air? Or found only on the objects being burned/heated? I always thought it was only on the above.