Portuguese Man-Of-War

[mondone]

Go to the red cross and get real help.

No need to panic, most minor stings can be self-treated without medical attention, however use common sense. If within 30 to 60 minutes, if anaphylaxic signs appear, by all means seek help. Those signs are severe swelling, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, drop in BP, swelling of the tongue or lips, etc. I would also recommend seeking medical attention if the sting area is very large in size, no matter if anaphylaxic signs are present or not.

 

[playaperro]

Yeah I got hit by a ray back in 96 and I ended up there but i hear some people panic and drive back when all they have to do is go there for medical attention,
I agree with you most stings are minor and don't require a physicians aid.

 

[Southbeacher]

Meanwhile it can help to cover as much exposed skin as possible with light clothing like scrubs during jellyfish season. I've heard, too, that there is a jellyfish toxin inhibitor jell that helps to block toxins from passing through the skin. Don't know about that first-hand, though.

 

[mondone]

Meanwhile it can help to cover as much exposed skin as possible with light clothing like scrubs during jellyfish season. I've heard, too, that there is a jellyfish toxin inhibitor jell that helps to block toxins from passing through the skin. Don't know about that first-hand, though.

I'm not that familiar with it or how effective it may be, but I believe it may be based on the same "slime" that gives clownfish their immunity from the sea anemone.