Blue Bottle sting
Nov 30th 2005 | 12:55 am
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Re: Blue Bottle sting
Originally Posted by Anastasia Beaverhausen
Glad she is OK sue. Dan used to get stung constantly while surfing at Maroubra beach in Sydney, but never had any ill affects, just a bit sore.
I used to have great fun popping the dead ones that washed up, they look a bit like blown up condoms
I dont think its a pastime I will pass on to the lad though 
I used to have great fun popping the dead ones that washed up, they look a bit like blown up condoms
I dont think its a pastime I will pass on to the lad though 
I'll tell you what though, its not just Australia that has nasties about in the sea - down here on the English Riviera (hayling island) we get all sorts.
I spend a lot of time kitesurfing and over this summer at least 10 of the guys I know were stung by weaver fish which can be pretty nasty. One guy was stung by what we can only assume was a jelly fish tentacle - he thinks it was flicked up onto his arm by his board and the scars are really nasty - it look like a series of stitches.
They may be more nasties there. but at least its warm.
Nov 30th 2005 | 6:04 am
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Re: Blue Bottle sting
When living in South Africa (another venue for blue bottles) there was a indigenous plant with thick leaves that grew next to most beach areas. By breaking off the "leaves" the juice from the plant was almost a magical cure/pain relief.
I wonder if any Aus locals might know of an equivalent over there- nature always knows best
I wonder if any Aus locals might know of an equivalent over there- nature always knows best
Nov 30th 2005 | 11:32 am
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Re: Blue Bottle sting
Originally Posted by Anastasia Beaverhausen
Glad she is OK sue. Dan used to get stung constantly while surfing at Maroubra beach in Sydney, but never had any ill affects, just a bit sore.
I used to have great fun popping the dead ones that washed up, they look a bit like blown up condoms I dont think its a pastime I will pass on to the lad though
I used to have great fun popping the dead ones that washed up, they look a bit like blown up condoms
I dont think its a pastime I will pass on to the lad though I'll have to give the old popping a go.... revenge for stinging Morgan Sue x
Nov 30th 2005 | 11:36 am
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Re: Blue Bottle sting
Originally Posted by NickyP
Glad the they are both OK I find it difficult to relax at the beach with the different nasties out there (silly I know ) My son got a nasty jellyfish sting in France this summer before we came over here (not quite as dangerous as the bluebottle but still scary). I had made him keep his T-Shirt on to help avoid the sun and it got caught up inside the top stinging him several times. It was only a tiny thing but there were loads of them on the beach almost like bits of jellyfish rather than whole ones. I have bought him the proper surf tops now as they are close fitting and should avoid it happening again.
Hope that their experiences with the blue bottle and the ray haven't made them nervous but if they are anything like my lot they soon forget, it is just me that gets worried .
Nicky
) My son got a nasty jellyfish sting in France this summer before we came over here (not quite as dangerous as the bluebottle but still scary). I had made him keep his T-Shirt on to help avoid the sun and it got caught up inside the top stinging him several times. It was only a tiny thing but there were loads of them on the beach almost like bits of jellyfish rather than whole ones. I have bought him the proper surf tops now as they are close fitting and should avoid it happening again.Hope that their experiences with the blue bottle and the ray haven't made them nervous but if they are anything like my lot they soon forget, it is just me that gets worried
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I'm gonna be a bit nervous too
I do feel for my daughter,this type of thing always happens to her 
bless her she took it well Sue x
Nov 30th 2005 | 11:40 am
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Re: Blue Bottle sting
Originally Posted by Oakie
Is a bluebottle the same as a Portuguese MoW? It sounds like it.
I'll tell you what though, its not just Australia that has nasties about in the sea - down here on the English Riviera (hayling island) we get all sorts.
I spend a lot of time kitesurfing and over this summer at least 10 of the guys I know were stung by weaver fish which can be pretty nasty. One guy was stung by what we can only assume was a jelly fish tentacle - he thinks it was flicked up onto his arm by his board and the scars are really nasty - it look like a series of stitches.
They may be more nasties there. but at least its warm.
I'll tell you what though, its not just Australia that has nasties about in the sea - down here on the English Riviera (hayling island) we get all sorts.
I spend a lot of time kitesurfing and over this summer at least 10 of the guys I know were stung by weaver fish which can be pretty nasty. One guy was stung by what we can only assume was a jelly fish tentacle - he thinks it was flicked up onto his arm by his board and the scars are really nasty - it look like a series of stitches.
They may be more nasties there. but at least its warm.
I've seen 'in photo's' the scares from box jelly fish :scared: not nice!!
Sue x
Nov 30th 2005 | 7:21 pm
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Re: Blue Bottle sting
When we were on the GC in 1980 I got stung by the buggers as we decided to swim where we shouldnt! Ended up having to get sprayed by the lifeguards .......
Glad she is ok!
Glad she is ok!
Nov 30th 2005 | 7:57 pm
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Sorry to hear about Morgan and were glad she is ok. So does the old story about weeing on the affected area not work . Darren
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Nov 30th 2005 | 7:59 pm
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Re: Blue Bottle sting
Has anyone got any pics of these so we can identify what they look like. I have never come across these and some of the best ways to treat them as well if poss
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cheers
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Nov 30th 2005 | 8:18 pm
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Re: Blue Bottle sting
Originally Posted by lacey21
Has anyone got any pics of these so we can identify what they look like. I have never come across these and some of the best ways to treat them as well if poss
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cheers
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Quite amazing things really, not 1 animal but a host of 4 organsim. check this out...
http://www.amonline.net.au/factsheets/bluebottle.htm
And heres what to do....
http://www.aloha.com/~lifeguards/portugue.html
Nov 30th 2005 | 8:19 pm
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Re: Blue Bottle sting
Originally Posted by Sue2
I think they are the same, from what I've seen on the net.
I've seen 'in photo's' the scares from box jelly fish :scared: not nice!!
Sue x
I've seen 'in photo's' the scares from box jelly fish :scared: not nice!!
Sue x
Hope she's on the mend now; take care.
Nov 30th 2005 | 8:30 pm
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Cheers guys, thanks for good wishes
shes fine today....they look gross don't they!!
Sue x
shes fine today....they look gross don't they!!
Sue x
Nov 30th 2005 | 8:33 pm
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Re: Blue Bottle sting
:scared: :scared: omg is that what they look like :scared:
had a great day mate it took me almost 2 hrs to get home though,bloody traffic jams,beat the storm though
tracey
had a great day mate it took me almost 2 hrs to get home though,bloody traffic jams,beat the storm though
tracey
Nov 30th 2005 | 8:43 pm
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Re: Blue Bottle sting
Originally Posted by scissors
omg is that what they look like :scared:
had a great day mate it took me almost 2 hrs to get home though,bloody traffic jams,beat the storm though
tracey
had a great day mate it took me almost 2 hrs to get home though,bloody traffic jams,beat the storm though
tracey
Bloody hell 2 hrs!!!! I'll come up to you next time
Nice to get together again
Cameron thought you both were coming back here for a sleepover.... bless him, he gets so 
Sue x
Nov 30th 2005 | 8:50 pm
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tell him next time still gotta do that shopping
oh well lol enjoyed the day must make it more often see you saturday xx tracey QUOTE=Sue2]Bloody hell 2 hrs!!!! I'll come up to you next time
Nice to get together again
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Dec 1st 2005 | 5:05 am
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WOW! That's Gross but fantastic as well.
Thanks for the info I am gunna have a read
cheers for that
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Thanks for the info I am gunna have a read
cheers for that
lace x
