Hazardous Aquatic Life
Stings from jellyfish and corals are best treated by applying vinegar or any other neutralizing agent to the wound.
Treating Aquatic Life Injuries
How you treat an aquatic life injury depends on the type of injury you receive. For example, bites should be treated with an antiseptic, bandaged, and if severe, treated by a physician.
To treat stings from jellyfish and corals, scrape the stinging cells off the skin with a piece of plastic (such as your c-card) and apply a neutralizing agent such as vinegar or ammonia to the affected area. If the pain is severe, or allergic reactions develop, seek medical attention.
Treatment for puncture wounds from urchins, stingrays, and spiny fish includes removing any remnants of the barb from the skin and soaking the wound in water as hot as the victim can tolerate for 20 minutes. Seek medical attention for any venomous wound, as many can be serious.
To treat stings from jellyfish and corals, scrape the stinging cells off the skin with a piece of plastic (such as your c-card) and apply a neutralizing agent such as vinegar or ammonia to the affected area. If the pain is severe, or allergic reactions develop, seek medical attention.
Treatment for puncture wounds from urchins, stingrays, and spiny fish includes removing any remnants of the barb from the skin and soaking the wound in water as hot as the victim can tolerate for 20 minutes. Seek medical attention for any venomous wound, as many can be serious.
