stepped on an anemone

highcottn1

highcottn1

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ok it is spring break and i was snorkling in playa del carmen mexico. when i spotted an anemone. i went down to get a closer look and on tenticles hit my leg and stung me. it wasnt serius it just felt very weird like a painful tickling numbing sensation. is there anything that i should look out for??
still it was great!! ill post pics when i get home.
zack
 
ninjamini

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Swelling, redness, irritation. But I'd guess that if you did not have a reaction within 24 hours your prob. wont. Call your doc if you have any issues.
Heck he was just giving you a little kiss...or was it a taste.
 
shogun323

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You know you are addicted to SWF.com when you post on the boards during your spring break in Mexico!!!!
 
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xnikki118x

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Originally Posted by shogun323
You know you are addicted to SWF.com when you post on the boards during your spring break in Mexico!!!!

That's what I was going to say! :)
 
highcottn1

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well yea that is true.
im on the resorts computers. im going snorkling today again (sp) il try to take a picture of the anemone that stung me. i dont know if a clown fish lived there to. i want to find out. ill post again when i get home.
zack
 
saltn00b

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if ever stung by something in the wild like an anenome or jellyfish or Bees even and you arent close to medical attention have yourself or a very good friend pee on the wound. yes, pee, the ammonnia will counteract the toxins almost instantly.
 
earlybird

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Originally Posted by saltn00b
if ever stung by something in the wild like an anenome or jellyfish or Bees even and you arent close to medical attention have yourself or a very good friend pee on the wound. yes, pee, the ammonnia will counteract the toxins almost instantly.
This does not work well with sting rays FYI. I tried it and it may have made it worse or the toxins just got worse. That day sucked.
 
saltn00b

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i think sting rays fall under the venom category, like snakes (where it would not work), where it enters the blood stream... i am no toxicologist tho.
 
cdangel0

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Originally Posted by highcottn1
is there anything that i should look out for??

Yes..... Anemones in Mexico.

I was going to say impotence but you're in mexico on spring break so I don't think that will be an issue
 
larryndana

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Originally Posted by shogun323
You know you are addicted to SWF.com when you post on the boards during your spring break in Mexico!!!!


lol
 
integral9

integral9

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Originally Posted by highcottn1
is there anything that i should look out for??
Yes. No matter how much you may want to, DO NOT GO TO THE DONKEY SHOW.
:scared:
 
larryndana

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Originally Posted by Integral9
Yes. No matter how much you may want to, DO NOT GO TO THE DONKEY SHOW.
:scared:
 
shogun323

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Since you are in Mexico I would definately treat your Anemone sting by loading up on Margaritas!!!! Tequila can cure everything including pain, boredom, definately insomnia as well as ugliness.
 
tahoetanks

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Benadryl and motrin. It won't make it go away but, motrin is an anti-inflammatory and helps with discomfort. Benadryl is and antihistamine and will help with any itching or swelling and some of the discomfort.
Margaritas do sound a lot better though!
 
babyb

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Originally Posted by Integral9
Yes. No matter how much you may want to, DO NOT GO TO THE DONKEY SHOW.
:scared:

that is so stinkin funny, i tease my boyfriend all the time asking how his moms donkey was doing
but he gets me back cuz i have miniture donkies and he asks how my migits (sp?) are doing
all in good fun
i just got back from mexico on a mision trip and kept my eyes wide open for a sign for a donkey show to bring back to my boyfriend but i didnt see any, im sure they were there buti couldnt read it
 
monalisa

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I just got back from a SCUBA diving trip to Mexico this past weekend...I want to go back. I met the most amazing wildlife...in the water and out...I miss Mexico, and I miss my new friends.
Lisa :happyfish
 
larryndana

larryndana

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Originally Posted by shogun323
Since you are in Mexico I would definately treat your Anemone sting by loading up on Margaritas!!!! Tequila can cure everything including pain, boredom, definately insomnia as well as ugliness.
Sounds like fun.
 
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