Officials on the island of Koh Lanta, in Krabi province, have issued a warning after a confirmed sighting of the Portuguese man o’war siphonophore. Tourists are being warned not to swim in the sea, according to a Bangkok Post report.

 

The original report called it “…the deadly siphonophore, Portuguese man o’war”. These jellyfish-like creatures are RARELY deadly. The creatures, usually a clear ‘balloon with blue/purple tentacles, are also known as ‘bluebottles’ and ‘stingers’.

 

Swimmers should also remember that these creatures are not attacking you – they are just floating around in the sea and we swim into THEM and get caught up in their stinging tentacles.

 

By Peter Roche

Caption: FILE PHOTO: Wikipedia

 

Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/islands/alert-on-krabis-koh-lanta-following-discovery-of-stingers/

 

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11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Swimmers should also remember that these creatures are not attacking you – they are just floating around in the sea and we swim into THEM and get caught up in their stinging tentacles.

Still stings like hell on earth.

Got a sudden urge to listen to some of my old punk music for some reason !

When I read the headline, this came to mind:

 

 

Fortunately, I am a non-swimmer so no problem for me!

Ahh the old blue bottle ... Many a sting in Sydney northern beach waters when the north easterly swells came in.

Peel tentacles off (NEVER RUB with  sand or anything), peel/removing tentacles, pour vinegar or urine if no vinegar over area (these two things neutralise the tiny, tiny stinging barbs lodged in the skin, and ice afterwards helps a lot ????????  

I got quite used to them after years of being stung.

The worst was duck diving with my board under a wave and being lashed right across the face by one ... ouch!

In comparison to irukandji (box) jelly fish the old bluey sting is mild.

17 minutes ago, Tropposurfer said:

pour vinegar or urine if no vinegar over area (these two things neutralise the tiny, tiny stinging barbs lodged in the skin, and ice afterwards helps a lot

Bad advice!

Does Peeing on a Jellyfish Sting Help? Here's the Deal (healthline.com)

Does peeing on the sting help?

Quite simply, no. There is no truth to the myth that peeing on a jellyfish sting can make it feel better. Numerous studiesTrusted Source have found that this simply doesn’t work.