|
| | |||||||
|
Welcome to the scubish.com - Scuba Diving Forum forums. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us. |
| | LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
| |||
| |||
| We are traveling to Ambergris Caye next month. We have heard that 'around this time of year that divers may come in contact with pica pica and develop an itchy rash similar to chicken pox that can last up to 10 days. Pica pica is thought to be spherical thimble jellyfish blooms that contain millions of juvenile jellyfish that can't be seen with the naked eye and can give people a rash because of the medusa (tentacle-like structures) they have that contain nematocysts (microscopic and poisonous). They are activated by touch, leaving the person with the pica pica rash. The traditional remedy is to put vinegar or ammonia on the affected area.' What preventative measures work effectively? Applying baby oil or vaseline on the skin before diving? Thank you, Phil |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
| |
| | ||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Belize in May | chilly | Belize | 0 | 03-26-2007 09:10 PM |
| Belize in May - pica pica? | Phil | Belize | 2 | 03-26-2007 09:07 PM |
| Belize in May - pica pica? | Phil | Belize | 8 | 04-09-2006 03:58 PM |
| Belize in May - pica pica? | Phil | Gear | 6 | 04-09-2006 03:58 PM |
| Belize in May - pica pica? | Phil | Belize | 0 | 04-09-2006 11:25 AM |