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The Portuguese Man O' War also known as the bluebottle jellyfish.
stings usually cause excruciating pain, and have caused several deaths in humans
So those with some heart conditions may have a heart attack due to the stress caused by the severe pain.
Another cause of death could be anaphylactic shock, caused by an extreme allergic reaction.
In 1966, my 3-year-old sister was stung by multiple tentacles. It was after a storm and we were walking on the beach, in Sydney, Australia. My mom and I frantically tried to rip off all the tentacles. There were meters of them. She fell into a coma like fever for 3 days. The doctors just shrugged us off as dumb Canadians. She was incredably ill. Her fevers were so high, she was glassy-eyed and laughing. The following few years, she had recurring high fevers (108f) was packed in ice at hospitals. Once her heart stopped beating, and I had to pound on her chest, before the ambulance arrived. To me, she has never been the same.
My questionis this. With no treatment, and resulting high fevers, what long-term damage can this toxin do to the brain?
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Why are jellyfish stings bad?
They're painful and potentially fatal.
Does a bluebottle have a backbone?
bluebottle jellyfish do not have backbones. in fact, all jellyfish do not have backbones. even though they are called jellyFISH they are invertebrates.
What part of the bluebottle stings you?
the stinger
Why are some people afraid of jellyfish?
because jelly fish stings hurt and can sometimes be fatal
Can a bluebottle jellyfish survive on land?
No.
How dangerous can a jellyfish's sting be?
A jellyfish's sting can be from just painful to fatal. Most jellyfish who will give you fatal stings live far enough under the ocean that you won't have to worry about dying by being stung by one on a regular visit to the beach.
What is the lifespan of a bluebottle jellyfish?
a blue bottle jellyfish can live for about a year both in the wild and captivity.
Do you get a rash the next day after a bluebottle jellyfish sting?
yes
What are some ememies of bluebottle jellyfish?
The enemies of a bluebottle jellyfish is a whale, shark,certain big fish, swordfish. To search more about this question google what are some enemies of bluebottle jellyfish.One of my college majors was marine life study.So i was interested to hear this question.
Do bluebottle jellyfish live live in New Zealand?
Yes, the bluebottle jellyfish does live in the waters off of the coast of New Zealand. They are also found off of the coast of Australia and are considered to be dangerous to swimmers.
How big is a boxed jellyfish?
They can be from a size of an adult's finger to over 5 ft long. Their stings are fatal to human beings.
Will people with jellyfish stings need crutches?
All people with jellyfish stings to the leg or foot will need crutches
