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A box jellyfish12/27/2023 ![]() ![]() For up to date first aid information consult medical professionals such as St John's Ambulance. Seek medical attention as soon as possible.įirst aid guidelines were correct at time of publication however these guidelines change over time. Wrap the entire limb, then apply a splint to prevent movement.The bandage should not be so tight that it restricts blood flow. ![]() Wind the bandage around the bitten arm or leg, starting from the bite. ![]() Flood the stung area with vinegar for at least 30 seconds.Calm the patient and stop them from rubbing the stung area.Be prepared to give CPR ( Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) if needed.If stung call emergency services: Mobile phone: 112 Landline: 000.They can swim toward movement and may go into the shallows on hot, cloudy, still days in search of prey which, in the summer wet season, can lead to stings in murky coastal river waters. In Australia, the box jellyfish has caused at least 79 deaths since 1883.Found most often in summer in inshore waters as they feed on bay-dwelling prawns, coastal mangroves, creeks and rivers.Because it can move, box jellyfish actively hunt for prey.A group of jellyfish is called a bloom or swarm.Light-skinned people are stung more often than dark-skinned people.It has no interest in attacking people.It starts off life as a polyp similar to a coral.It can swim at twice the speed of humans.It has gravity sensors to help it balance and orient itself.The box jellyfish is not a jellyfish at all because it can swim (other jellyfish can't).But it has no brain, gills, lungs, or heart. ![]()
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