How Do You Do First Aid On A Jellyfish Sting?
Almost everyone loves a day at the beach, but if you are going to be swimming in the ocean or the Gulf of Mexico you’ll need to be prepared for close encounters with the natives. Jellyfish stings are very painful, but rarely dangerous. And getting rid of the sting isn’t hard if you know how. Jellyfish are non-aggressive sea creatures that generally float where the tides take them. There are very few jellyfish with deadly venom, and those mostly live in the South Pacific. Most Jellyfish stings are simply painful, not dangerous. The sting is caused by cells on the jellyfish’s tentacles called nematocysts which adhere to any skin they come into contact with and release a toxin that causes a painful sting, rash and red welts. After a jellyfish encounter the first thing you will want to do is to make sure none of the jellyfish is left on the stung area. Use a stick or gloves and remove any tentacles that are still clinging. Next, rinse the area with vinegar to begin neutralizing the nematoc
