Something to keep in mind if you're heading to the beach this summer.

[the other mike]

And it's not sharks, algae or pick-pockets, although they all need to be respected also.
You guessed it --jellyfish, and I've been stung by one before and trust me- it is no fun. It was like 50 wasp stings on my arm all at the same time. 12 hours of extreme pain and 3 days of itching.
So be careful out there because even in the clearest water they can be very hard to see.

 

[Rambunctious]

If you see even one get out of the water because they travel in the hundreds...

 

[night_son]

And it's not sharks, although they need to be respected also.
You guessed it --jellyfish, and I've been stung by one before and trust me- it is no fun. It was like 50 wasp stings on my arm all at the same time. 12 hours of extreme pain and 3 days of itching.
So be careful out there because even in the clearest water they can be very hard to see.

A buddy and I went camping at Chincoteague many moons ago. We rented a boat to go fishing in the bay behind the island. A few hours in, the motor died. We waited until low tide, managed to hand row to a long sandbar, and then walked the boat back to the dock. We waded through thousands of quarter-sized jellyfish to get there, wearing nothing but swimming trunks. By the time we made it, our legs were bright red. The upside? We'd caught a couple of nice sand sharks and some flounder before the engine choked out. Not to take away from your post, it just seems so many people these days make a big deal out of being in the outdoors and hype the so-called dangers one might encounter beyond their smart TV screen. it's almost as if people have forgotten they too are a natural part of nature, not silicone, pixels, concrete and couch cushions.

 

[the other mike]

If you see even one get out of the water because they travel in the hundreds...

Isn't Oz-land the worst for those deadly little small sea wasps ? Or whatever they call them...

 

[Unkotare]

And it's not sharks, algae or pick-pockets, although they all need to be respected also.
You guessed it --jellyfish, and I've been stung by one before and trust me- it is no fun. It was like 50 wasp stings on my arm all at the same time. 12 hours of extreme pain and 3 days of itching.
So be careful out there because even in the clearest water they can be very hard to see.

Did someone pee on you?

 

[Tijn Von Ingersleben]

And it's not sharks, algae or pick-pockets, although they all need to be respected also.
You guessed it --jellyfish, and I've been stung by one before and trust me- it is no fun. It was like 50 wasp stings on my arm all at the same time. 12 hours of extreme pain and 3 days of itching.
So be careful out there because even in the clearest water they can be very hard to see.

Did someone pee on you?

Kinky Unc.

 

[the other mike]

And it's not sharks, algae or pick-pockets, although they all need to be respected also.
You guessed it --jellyfish, and I've been stung by one before and trust me- it is no fun. It was like 50 wasp stings on my arm all at the same time. 12 hours of extreme pain and 3 days of itching.
So be careful out there because even in the clearest water they can be very hard to see.

Did someone pee on you?

Meat tenderizer and aloe I believe. and ice.
( The lifeguards were saying sometimes the swelling can literally break the skin )
I heard about peeing on it sometime after, had a girlfriend who would have gotten a kick out of it. ( I was 22 living in a beach apt on Hilton Head Island SC)

 

[Unkotare]

And it's not sharks, algae or pick-pockets, although they all need to be respected also.
You guessed it --jellyfish, and I've been stung by one before and trust me- it is no fun. It was like 50 wasp stings on my arm all at the same time. 12 hours of extreme pain and 3 days of itching.
So be careful out there because even in the clearest water they can be very hard to see.

Did someone pee on you?

Kinky Unc.

Folk remedy for jellyfish sting pain.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

And it's not sharks, algae or pick-pockets, although they all need to be respected also.
You guessed it --jellyfish, and I've been stung by one before and trust me- it is no fun. It was like 50 wasp stings on my arm all at the same time. 12 hours of extreme pain and 3 days of itching.
So be careful out there because even in the clearest water they can be very hard to see.

So you didnt pee on it yourself or have your girlfriend pee on it?

 

[Rambunctious]

Vinegar and water...

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

I've been stung by many a Portuguese man o'war.
They arent that bad.

 

[Rambunctious]

I was diving off the shore of Malibu CA and a Moray eel bit right through my fin just missing my foot....

 

[the other mike]

Vinegar and water...

I use Bragg's organic vinegar for everything.
Even drink about a tablespoon in water every other day to prevent arthritis, gout and other shit....
prevents heartburn.

 

[the other mike]

I've been stung by many a Portuguese man o'war.
They arent that bad.

Not if you're in a wet suit .

 

[Rambunctious]

Vinegar and water...

I use Bragg's organic vinegar for everything.
Even drink about a tablespoon in water every other day to prevent arthritis, gout and other shit....
prevents heartburn.

Thanks that's good info....I have the beginning signs of arthritis in my knees...I will look for Bragg's....

 

[Jitss617]

And it's not sharks, algae or pick-pockets, although they all need to be respected also.
You guessed it --jellyfish, and I've been stung by one before and trust me- it is no fun. It was like 50 wasp stings on my arm all at the same time. 12 hours of extreme pain and 3 days of itching.
So be careful out there because even in the clearest water they can be very hard to see.

Did someone pee on you?

I suggest you masturbate with one

 

[Unkotare]

Vinegar and water...

I use Bragg's organic vinegar for everything.
Even drink about a tablespoon in water every other day to prevent arthritis, gout and other shit....
prevents heartburn.

Thanks that's good info....I have the beginning signs of arthritis in my knees...I will look for Bragg's....[/QUOTE


No vinegar can help my knees.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

I've been stung by many a Portuguese man o'war.
They arent that bad.

Not if you're in a wet suit .

They're not that bad in a pair of shorts.
I wouldnt wanna go nekkid wade fishing around em but the sting isnt horrible.
We always watch the surf line,if you see a shitload of em expect a very uncomfortable session.

 

[Rambunctious]

 

[the other mike]

Lion's mane jellyfish - Wikipedia