Tom S > wrote:
> "Dick Adams" > wrote:

>> Do not handle habanero peppers unless you are wearing rubber gloves.

> Actually, handling them is OK as long as you don't need to (1) take out your
> contact lenses later or (2) rub your eyes afterwards. Your fingers will get
> a persistent tingly sensation for awhile that lasts for several hours, but
> isn't really unpleasant. You might even find you like it if you have a bit
> of arthritis in your hands. There are some ointments for that purpose on
> the market that contain capsaicin, which is the stuff that makes Habaneros
> hot.

You missed the part of handling any part of your groin.

I cut up 100 at a time and I wear surgical gloves after I shower.

> OTOH, if you have an open cut on your hands they will remind you sharply
> about it! =8^O

Great idea is surgical gloves inside dishwashing gloves.

Dick