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Another cold wet day
here in Newie, Tim is off work again as he came home on Sunday
afternoon feeling unwell and he went to the doctor yesterday and was
given a doctors certificate for two days off work, yesterday &
today.
My mum went into
hospital this morning for her hip replacement tomorrow I should be
able to give you more information.
Today's dangerous
creature is a small type of box jellyfish called an Irukandji
jellyfish it can be the size of a finger nail in the bell with
tentacles that can be up to a metre long. Unlike the standard box
jellyfish which is usually found in shallow water this one is
generally found in deep water.
If you are stung by one
you need to seek medical attention pretty damn quick as being stunk
can bring on Irukandji syndrome which is a condition induced by
venomization by the sting of some box jellyfish.
The symptoms consist of
severe lower back pain cramps, sweating, anxiety, nausea as well as
other more fatal symptoms such as cardiac arrest.
So not good to get
stung by it.
I got stung once and I will never forget the pain!
ReplyDeleteAwful for some humans if they get stung by some of our sea creatures.
ReplyDeleteHope you mum gets on well tomorrow..
Your mum will get well soon. I have heard about this jelly fish. Thanks for sharing a detailed idea about them:)
ReplyDeleteSounds like it packs a mean venom for such a tiny creature!
ReplyDeleteHope the hubby is better soon and your mom's hip surgery goes well.
Dear Jo-Anne, you introduce me to such interesting creatures! I hope all goes well with your mom's hip replacement and also that your husband feels better soon. Peace.
ReplyDeleteThanks all mum's opp went well, such a small but deadly creature indeed
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the surgery went ok! God bless her!
ReplyDeleteI see your blog daily, it is crispy to study.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is very useful for me & i like so much...
Thanks for sharing the good information!
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It's amazing how something so small can be so dangerous! I'm not quite the "ocean guy" and things like this deter me from being one!
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