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15 Mind-Blowing Box Jellyfish Facts - Fact Animal

How Are Jellyfish Stings Treated?Jellyfish stings leave thousands of very tiny stingers called nematocysts in the skin. These stingers can continue to release (or "fire") jellyfish venom (poison) into the body. Treatment can vary based on the type of jellyfish most common in the area.Often, it's best to rinse a sting with vinegar. Vinegar is a weak acid that might keep the stingers from firing for some kinds of stings (especially from dangerous types like box jellyfish).Do not rinse with fresh w

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