Then apply a good antihistamine cream to the area to stop the itching. Just apply to sensitive areas immediately after getting out of the water, That is a preventative measure, but what if you have already been stung?Ī vinegar solution is best to neutralize the stinging cells. However, be careful not to use Petroleum vaseline if you are using a a silicone mask as it will disintegrate the silicone. Vaseline is very good as it forms a protective layer over the skin. Normal areas affected are the under arm area stomach under the chin and neck area. So how do we battle these little monsters? People think that by wearing a wetsuit will protect the wearer, but because the offspring are very very small when the wetsuit fills up with water the critters are in the water and still sting. But in the spring season, the thimble jellyfish are doing the wild thing and their offspring, which are microscopic, are the real culprits of the rashs and stings. Many people think that the thimble jellyfish is the actual culprit of the stinging, however Adult thimble jellyfish do not cause any sting. Pica Pica and the effects are actually caused by the offspring of the thimble jellyfish which appear in the millions around April or so. It goes by many names, but there's no confusing the discomfort and disfigurement that first hits only after you've left the water. SCUBA divers who wear wet suits are not immune, as the tiny creatures can get inside and make the condition even worse. Outbreaks of pica-pica have been reported in Belize, including Turneffe, St.
Probably its biggest underwater pest - especially during the late spring - is a condition known as pica-pica, which comes from jellyfish. Forget about sharks, stingrays and moray eels. The sea is one of the attractions that makes Belize and many other places in the Caribbean so enjoyable for both visitors and those of us lucky enough to live here. Pica Pica, PicaPica, critters in the water.
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