Coolcruise02 Posted August 4, 2004 #1 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Can anyone recommend something to take with us just in case we get stung while snorkeling? Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonikal Posted August 4, 2004 #2 Share Posted August 4, 2004 I just ordered 3 bottles of Safe Sea combined with 30 sun block which is supposed to stop you from getting annoying bites from sea creatures in the first place. http://www.lifestylesdirect.com/bodyservice.cfm?cfid=5139487&cftoken=41793703 I was unable to find this product in any of my local drugstores or dive shops despite living on the Florida Gulf coast! If you order 3, they offer free shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingfreak Posted August 4, 2004 #3 Share Posted August 4, 2004 You can also bring a bottle of meat tenderizer. That's what the lifeguards use in Myrtle Beach. Minette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaus Posted August 4, 2004 #4 Share Posted August 4, 2004 vinegar also works to relieve the pain from jellyfish stings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randolph Posted August 4, 2004 #5 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Even better, some Capt.Morgans spiced rum with you favorite mixer. It even makes mediocre pool bands sound better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GummyBear Posted August 4, 2004 #6 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Way to go randolph :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosi Posted August 4, 2004 #7 Share Posted August 4, 2004 but I have heard many people swear by WD40!! Gets rid of the sting and you don't squeak anymore either!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob123 Posted August 4, 2004 #8 Share Posted August 4, 2004 I hear a spritz or two of windex does the trick. What is there in life that Windex CAN'T fix???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubaguy Posted August 4, 2004 #9 Share Posted August 4, 2004 to prevent stings you would need to wear a nylon dive skin. to help relieve the pain and reduce additional stings flush area with fresh water then rinse with witch hazel or vinegar. do not rub the area at all this will release more stinging cell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARGIN Posted August 5, 2004 #10 Share Posted August 5, 2004 http://www.bugbog.com/travel_safety/dangerous_animals/jellyfish_stings.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakedoc Posted August 5, 2004 #11 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Great site Largin. All the info I ever learned in paramedic school was presented on that site. My youngest had an encounter when we were in Daytona Beach about 16 years ago. He was 4 years old , walking in the water next to me when all of a sudden he screamed and literally climbed onto my back. We're from Wisconsin so I really didn't know exactly what was going on-maybe shark. I peeled him off me looking for bite marks and saw welts across his chest and both arms. Poor little cobber really was hurting. Luckily there was a lifeguard that gave us amonia and that helped somewhat. I watched him close for awhile for anaphalaxis. He still remembers the incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongerob Posted August 5, 2004 #12 Share Posted August 5, 2004 If worst comes to worst, pee on it. That works, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolcruise02 Posted August 5, 2004 Author #13 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Thanks everyone! Largin - Great web site - Male urine recommended. :) Spongerob - Did you see the "Friends" episode? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 5, 2004 #14 Share Posted August 5, 2004 If worst comes to worst, pee on it. That works, too. Thanks spongrob! Hoped someone would say this! It's a WONDERFUL tip that everyone should know! Sure was glad I knew about this once. Good Grief! Anyone who has even been badly stung by a jellyfish won't care! ;) Whatever eases the pain QUICKLY is just fine! Happy Sailing! OCruisers :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW YORK LADY Posted August 5, 2004 #15 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Actually, it is the amonia in the urine that helps. So, whoever recommended the "Greek" fix of Windex was on the mark too. Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemingway Posted August 6, 2004 #16 Share Posted August 6, 2004 I didn't realize what this thread was about. I was going to say that I have the new cd by Jellyfish Stings, a great band.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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