Friday, March 14, 2014

Dead Bluebottle


These nasty stingers are sometimes blown in onto Sydney's beaches. Elsewhere in the world it is known as the "Portuguese Man o War".

First Aid

Remove any tentacles. Wash the site of the sting with lots of seawater.

Immerse the victims site of the sting in tolerably hot water. NOT vinegar.

2 comments:

  1. Eek! My sister once had a a large one land on her while she was riding a wave, the surfer next to her had to help pull her back because the venom was already setting in. Stay safe from their nasty stingers!

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