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Share your gift ideas, because I am a bit stumped.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (4 children)

My in-laws are in Arizona where there are scorpions. I’m giving them a powerful blacklight flashlight so we can go look for them when it gets dark out.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago

They are also great for spotting certain mushrooms/lichens! Try pointing it at a tree to see the blotches of natural sunscreen growing on them

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Be aware that powerful UV flashlights (especially the no-name Chinese ones) can also damage your eyes quickly without you noticing. Better ones will come with protective glasses.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

To be clear UV flashlights are NOT the same as blacklight flashlights. However I totally agree if you are getting a UV light source for some reason, eye and possibly skin protection is a fantastic idea

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I mean, black light (aka wood's light when fitted with a special filter) is UV-A. Hence it is important to educate people.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

Wow, I had no idea they glow under black light. That's a cool gift!