Subject: RE: Chesapeakeman Ultra Distance Triathlon : Official ThreadJellyfish stings: How to prevent them and how to treat them
Lightweight protective clothing, like a lycra "swim skin" or panty hose, or a layer of petroleum jelly spread on unprotected skin, will protect a swimmers against stings. If you are stung by a jellyfish, liberally sprinkling a meat tenderizer or baking soda (or vinegar for PhYsalia ) on the sting may reduce the irritation. Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis ) are uncommon to jellyfish in U.S. waters, but emergency treatment is essential in such cases.
apparently it was a bad summer for jellyfish stings:http://weather.fox.com/Community/Blogs/Fox_Weather_News/2010/8/9/Jumpin_Jellyfish
the link w/ the nettle map does not appear to be working today
http://chesapeakebay.noaa.gov/forecasting-sea-nettles// |