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The reason is the because the jellyfish's tentacles are still producing cnidocytes, which are the tiny needles that inject venom into the victim of the sting.
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Will people get stung by a dead jellyfish that was washed up on the beach?
Idk XD probably not... the stingers DIE when the jelly DIES ^this person is seriously wrong. Stingers still contain poison well after death of the jellyfish. The stingers contain cells called nematocysts which can fire off toxins and sting whatever touches them even after death or separation from the actual jellyfish. Some jellyfish are extremely toxic and a single sting can kill you. As for the person who answered before me, why even bother answering if you don't know and are DEFINITELY wrong?
What happens when a jellyfish stings you how do you get the pain away?
Avoid the jellyfish at all costs, even if it is dead. Put hot water or cold water on your sting, then wait for a day or two for it to heal.
What is the liquid put on a jellyfish sting to help it?
The liquid put on a jellyfish sting can be vinegar or even though it sounds gross, urine.
Are jellyfish smarter than humans?
No, not even close.But they can sting, I attest to that myself.
Will a jellyfish die after stinging?
no they are just mushy
Can a jellyfish still sting you if it is dead?
IF something happens to the bee and it doesn't use its stinger and it dies, it still has its stinger. The stinger is still able to be used even after death. So if you step on a dead bee it can still sting you.
Does urine help the sting of jellyfish?
If you pee on a jellyfish sting, you'll smell like urine and the sting will still hurt.Urinating on a jellyfish sting does not deactivate the stingers. Vinegar and vodka are better remedies. There is more information at http://www.jellyfishart.com/kb_results.asp?ID=17
What exactly does a jellyfish do to sting somebody?
Cnidocytes (stingin cells), located mostly along jellyfish tentacles, are activated only if their cnidocilium(a structure of the cnidocytes) touches and recognizes some specific organic compounds; in this way, they don't sting themselves, other jellyfish of the same species and other similar species, while can recognize and sting preys and predators even when the tentacle is no longer attached to the jellyfish body; however, is possible that nervous system, in some cases, can choose indipendently if to sting or not.When activated, pressure inside the cnidocyte builds and it bursts open. A barbed lance springs out, which pierces the victim's skin. Then venom inside the cnidocyte flows through the lance into the victim. The venom's potency depends on the species: some species of jellyfish do not have a sting noticeable to humans while others can be lethal. A jellyfish sting is caused by thousands of cnidocytes.There is a video of a cnidocyte in action at http://www.jellyfishart.com/kb_results.asp?ID=11
Are jellyfish killers?
While jellyfish stings are painful, most are not emergencies. Expect pain, red marks, itching, numbness, or tingling with a typical sting. But stings from some types ofjellyfish- such as the box jellyfish (also called sea wasp) - are very dangerous, and can even be deadly.
Are jelly fish poisonous to humans?
Some are. All jellyfish sting their prey with nematocysts, but only some can hurt humans. Being touched by a jellyfish or touching one can be very uncomfortable, and may require medical attention. However most cases are that humans have no reaction. But because of the huge variation of responses to jellyfish stings, from no effect to death, it is wisest not to contact a jellyfish with bare skin, since even beached and dying jellyfish can still sting, when poked and prodded.
What jellyfish are not poisonous?
freshwater jellyfish moon jellyfish cannonball jellyfish p.s. they don't sting humans but they do spit mucus blue blubber jellyfish P.S. they r not harmful unless u r very sensitive moon light jellyfish
Where in the sea do jellyfishes live?
Jellyfish can be found in every ocean in the world. They can live in warm or cold ocean waters and in deep or shallow waters. Some jellyfish can even live in fresh water.
