What first aid should be done for a marine animal bite or sting?
You may do the following when you have a marine animal bite or sting: • Bites: • Flush the bitten area with water. Clean it with mild soap and water to prevent infection. • Apply direct pressure on the wound using a clean cloth to stop any bleeding. • Do not remove teeth coming from the marine animal that may be deep in your muscles or tissues. • Stings: • If tentacles are attached, pour vinegar on the area for at least 10 minutes before removing them. Do not use alcohol. Alcohol may cause the tentacle to fire more poison. Use forceps (tweezers) to gently remove the tentacles from the skin. Do not touch the tentacles with your hands. You may also remove the tentacles by applying shaving cream or baking soda and then using a razor (blade). Sand and seawater paste may also be used to scrape off the tentacle using a shell or plastic credit card. • Soak the affected area in hot water that can be tolerated for 60 to 90 minutes. • Carefully take out the pieces of spines that were left broken
