Is There a Jellyfish Season?
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I was down for twenty days in July and August and only saw a couple Portuguese man-of-war on the beach. I didn't see any in the water and I was in the water every day. I looked on the beach every time before I went swimming. This was on the Mirador. It was like the summer of no jellyfish...
Luna
Sea Shell Goddess
WOWI was down for twenty days in July and August and only saw a couple Portuguese man-of-war on the beach. I didn't see any in the water and I was in the water every day. I looked on the beach every time before I went swimming. This was on the Mirador. It was like the summer of no jellyfish...
!!!!We have never been brave enough to go in July and August because of the weather. Now we have another reason to stay away.
Luna
Sea Shell Goddess
Did you have to pee on her
!I have heard of people stepping on sting rays, but not jellyfish. However, I assumed that it has actually happened. Was it in the summer?
Yeah, October I believe. I didn't pee on her, but the hotel maintenance staff sprayed windex on her. Apparently that does the same thing....Did you have to pee on her
I have heard of people stepping on sting rays, but not jellyfish. However, I assumed that it has actually happened. Was it in the summer?
I think that's why our marriage didn't work out.... or atleast that's the story I told myself.
brokenwave
Guest
There always seems to be really small ones less than 1/4 inch near the beaches by Laguna Shores May-Oct.
More of tingling sensation with many small red spots on your skin. I stopped going there because of that and the water is only in for a short time
because of how shallow the drop off is over there.
More of tingling sensation with many small red spots on your skin. I stopped going there because of that and the water is only in for a short time
because of how shallow the drop off is over there.
SonoranParadise
Guest
We've been out kayaking off Sandy Beach Feb - May and usually see a few small jellyfish in the water not far off shore.
Luna
Sea Shell Goddess
Thanks for all the info.
My biggest concern was my big doggie as she loves to play with "creatures from the sea!" To date, the worst encounter she has had is a stand off with a big old crab at Cholla Bay. She eventually lost when the crab pinched her on the nose - or perhaps the crab did since it lost its arm. Of course a few seconds after I pulled the arm off her face she went back for more - Hilarious!
My biggest concern was my big doggie as she loves to play with "creatures from the sea!" To date, the worst encounter she has had is a stand off with a big old crab at Cholla Bay. She eventually lost when the crab pinched her on the nose - or perhaps the crab did since it lost its arm. Of course a few seconds after I pulled the arm off her face she went back for more - Hilarious!
mondone
Whitecaps
Oh no, the urine myth is making a re-appearance. I posted this previously on the forum, maybe it's time for refresher:
As a person who has had considerable training and internship in Poison Control Centers, I can tell you that there are no conclusive research studies that have proved that urine or ammonia has any value whatsoever in relieving jellyfish stings. If fact, depending on the urine, it can actually make it worse. Urine contains so much fresh water, it will actually make any remaining nematocysts ( which contain the toxin that causes the discomfort) to fire, releasing more toxin. That's why we recommend using seawater only to rinse the area. Vinegar is 5% acetic acid,(CH3COOH) which has shown to neutralize unfired nematocysts so that they cannot further inject venom. Now, keep in mind, this is true for jellyfish stings, not the Portuguese Man-O-War, a jellyfish look-a-like, but different creature. Some of our studies have shown vinegar to cause their nematocysts to release venom. That is why I recommend the baking soda/seawater paste instead. There is a product you may want to want to have with you called Jellyfish Squish spray. I keep a couple bottles in my casa just in case. It's good to use after the treatments above to help the pain and discomfort.
As a person who has had considerable training and internship in Poison Control Centers, I can tell you that there are no conclusive research studies that have proved that urine or ammonia has any value whatsoever in relieving jellyfish stings. If fact, depending on the urine, it can actually make it worse. Urine contains so much fresh water, it will actually make any remaining nematocysts ( which contain the toxin that causes the discomfort) to fire, releasing more toxin. That's why we recommend using seawater only to rinse the area. Vinegar is 5% acetic acid,(CH3COOH) which has shown to neutralize unfired nematocysts so that they cannot further inject venom. Now, keep in mind, this is true for jellyfish stings, not the Portuguese Man-O-War, a jellyfish look-a-like, but different creature. Some of our studies have shown vinegar to cause their nematocysts to release venom. That is why I recommend the baking soda/seawater paste instead. There is a product you may want to want to have with you called Jellyfish Squish spray. I keep a couple bottles in my casa just in case. It's good to use after the treatments above to help the pain and discomfort.
Roberto
Guest
I think the urine thing got started because a local wag got stung and said "Oh, piss on it, I'm going for a beer". This overheard by bystanders started the lore. I know it has also been spread around by the exhibitionists who hang around the beach waiting for an opportunity to wave their winky.
Kenny
Guest
I guess it's a good thing he wasn't overheard saying, Oh Sh*t!