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Not only does urine not counteract a jellyfish sting, in many species it causes further evenomation by triggering more stinging cells to fire from any remaining tentacle pieces. Also, there are no known chemicals (including urine) that can penetrate the epidermis to counteract cnidarian toxins. After tentacle removal, the best known aid for the sting is to soak the affected area in near (but NOT) scalding hot water for 20 minutes. The heat does penetrate the skin and breaks down heat liable proteins.
Ice can provide moderate relief, but isn't as effective as heat treatment. Fresh water will definitely trigger more stinging cells, so tentacle remnant removal is essential before any treatment involving hot fresh water or ice.
What else can I help you with?
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.
Will vineger help a jellyfish sting?
No, vinegar does not help them sting Ba-Zing! Nice one. But yes, the pain of a jellyfish sting can be soothed with anything acidic, including vinegar, citrus juice or urine.
Is the jellyfish pee myth true or false?
False. The myth that jellyfish pee on you when you get stung is not true. Jellyfish sting with their tentacles, which release venom, not urine.
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
Are Jellyfish stings alkali?
It's alkali...treated with veniger ( or urine). water works
Why doses jellyfish sting?
jellyfish sting to protctet themselfe
How bad is a jellyfish's sting?
A jellyfish sting from a box jellyfish can kill a person in minutes if not treated. From other jellyfish, it might only sting. you can atually help it if you urinate on it.
Why do jellyfish not sting other jellyfish?
They do.
Why don't jellyfish sting?
They do sting.
Why do people pee on jellyfish stings?
People pee on jellyfish stings because urine contains compounds that can help neutralize the toxins in the jellyfish venom, providing relief from the pain and itching caused by the sting.
Will a jellyfish sting you if you are covered with whale urine?
It doesn't make a difference whether you're covered with whale urine or not, if you're near a jelly, you could get stung.
What do you not put on a jellyfish sting?
another jellyfish!!
