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If you pee on a jellyfish sting, you'll smell like urine and the sting will still hurt.
Urinating on a jellyfish sting does not deactivate the stingers. Vinegar and vodka are better remedies. There is more information at http://www.jellyfishart.com/kb_results.asp?ID=17
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoNo. Mythbusters did a show on that and proved it didn't work.
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∙ 15y agoNo. Urine can actually aggravate the stingers, making the sting even worse.
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∙ 13y agoIt can help, but everyone has diffrent reactions to things.
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∙ 9y agoIt doesn't. That's an old folk tale. It may actually make it worse.
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∙ 12y agoNo.
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Will vineger help a jellyfish sting?
No, vinegar does not help them sting Ba-Zing! Nice one. But yes, the pain of a jellyfish sting can be soothed with anything acidic, including vinegar, citrus juice or urine.
What is the liquid put on a jellyfish sting to help it?
The liquid put on a jellyfish sting can be vinegar or even though it sounds gross, urine.
How bad is a jellyfish's sting?
A jellyfish sting from a box jellyfish can kill a person in minutes if not treated. From other jellyfish, it might only sting. you can atually help it if you urinate on it.
Is it ok to urinate on a jellyfish sting?
NO, IT IS NOT! This is an old wives tale and will do nothing to combat a jellyfish sting. In fact the toxins in urine may cause the wound to become infected. Immersion in warm water is the best thing to do. Application of vinegar has been known to help in some cases
Are Jellyfish stings alkali?
It's alkali...treated with veniger ( or urine). water works
Why doses jellyfish sting?
jellyfish sting to protctet themselfe
Why do jellyfish not sting other jellyfish?
They do.
Why don't jellyfish sting?
They do sting.
Will a jellyfish sting you if you are covered with whale urine?
It doesn't make a difference whether you're covered with whale urine or not, if you're near a jelly, you could get stung.
What do you not put on a jellyfish sting?
another jellyfish!!
When do jellyfish sting in NC?
there are no jellyfish in NC
What are some harmful facts about jellyfish?
Jellyfishes are posiness but the sting can be very painfull. the box jellyfish are considered to be extremly lethal. The sting of jellyfish can result in anaphylaxis in humans and can cause death. Upon, receiving stings from the jellyfish, urgent and immediate medical help should be sought.
