"and other things that bite"... like me!
Do your best to not get bit by anything. Sand Fly leaves bite welts that can annoy you and last a long time and scar if you scratch too much. Mosquitoes can carry some serious nasties. Everything bites me first and I've had my share of bites from these and other creatures... like...
Biting Ants (In Texas we call them fire ants) - They leave an itching, annoying welt for days. Especially unpleasant for little kids.
40 Leg - If you see a creepy crawler that looks like a disgusting centipede, stay away or kill him. Make sure he's dead and don't let him bite you, no matter how little or big he is! Trust me! He's much like a scorpion in what he can do to you.
Jelly Fish - Although they do not bite you, their sting can cause big discomfort to your otherwise beautiful vacation. Don't swim in the sea where you see a lot of them. If it's raining and the sea gets very calm, they will come in close to shore. If you are concerned but still want to swim, cover your body in oil which helps to repel them. If you do get a jelly sting, don't rub it. Take a razor or credit card and scrape the microscopic bits away. Here's a site with suggestions should you be stung. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/jelly...ings_treatment
Sea Lice - well, I have no experience with this personally and that's because I do what I am told and never never touch the rope (or buoys that make the rope float) that divide the properties on the beach and keep the friggin jet skiers from coming in to where people are swimming.
Lionfish - These fish should not be messed with. They look beautiful but are quite dangerous and quite often are hanging around along the cliffs. They make great eating though! Order them everywhere you see them on the menu. Beware the beautiful Lionfish! http://home.eisf.org/book/print/1082
Stay safe, comfortable and have fun!
Robin
Originally Posted by Robinbanks
