 Stings, What looks beautiful but pack a painful sting? |
| Stings, What looks beautiful but pack a painful sting? |
 Nov 23 2007, 06:50 PM
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Hydroids
"DURING a recent dive, my partner motioned for me to look at something he found. I squinted into the dark crack where he was pointing. What is that moving around back there? I wondered. Shrimp? I leaned closer. Yes. Here was a group of odd but charming shrimp, a species I hadn't seen before. I leaned into the cave to get a better look, but my giant, bubbling face alarmed the little creatures. They moved toward the back of their shelter. Determined to see them better, I adjusted my grip to push myself forward. Then . . . Ouch! A sharp pain on the underside of my right wrist made me jerk my arm up. I looked down. My hand had been resting near what looked like a lovely bouquet of white feathers. But the angelic appearance of these plumes didn't trick me. I knew I had just received my first hydroid sting." - Susan Scott |
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Nov 27 2007, 10:50 AM
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QUOTE (aarontee @ Nov 27 2007, 09:53 AM)   Charles, this stings will take a long long time to dry up. it will cause itchiness, skin will peels off when u scratch it. the whole thing will turn black eventually. i got these on both my knees....after 3 months, still got the bumps there....the culprit are those small plant look alikes in either purple or yellow? This post has been edited by scottycamm: Nov 27 2007, 10:50 AM |
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Nov 27 2007, 11:04 AM
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Golden Member Group: Standard member Posts: 831 Joined: 27-September 07 From: PJ Member No.: 3 664 |
QUOTE (aarontee @ Nov 27 2007, 09:53 AM) Charles, this stings will take a long long time to dry up. it will cause itchiness, skin will peels off when u scratch it. the whole thing will turn black eventually. Aaron, nevermind lar me guy mar, if girl cia lat lor black spot here and there.  It still itch sometimes now, but seems ok as long as I don't bother to touch it. Regards, Charles |
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Nov 27 2007, 11:12 AM
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Golden Member Group: Standard member Posts: 1 316 Joined: 1-July 05 From: Nearby a Bak Kut Teh Stall Member No.: 46 |
No black spot wor. I think different from case to case.
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Nov 27 2007, 12:13 PM
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Golden Member Group: Admin Posts: 4 000 Joined: 27-June 05 From: kl, malaysia Member No.: 2 |
me 5 mths still itchy and skin peeling. but my infected area is small compare to yours.
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Nov 27 2007, 12:18 PM
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Golden Member Group: Banned Posts: 379 Joined: 6-September 05 From: Just behind you. Member No.: 208 |
Guys, please understand that Jellyfish, Fire Coral, Hydroids and COT are all different and the toxins released upon contact or being stung are different and requires different forms of treatment to prevent further injury or at the very least, to minimise the discomfort caused by the injury.
I am no medical expert here and am not trying to claim so. This is purely and entirely my personal opinion. |
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Nov 27 2007, 02:02 PM
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Golden Member Group: Standard member Posts: 831 Joined: 27-September 07 From: PJ Member No.: 3 664 |
QUOTE (koolapek @ Nov 27 2007, 12:18 PM) Guys, please understand that Jellyfish, Fire Coral, Hydroids and COT are all different and the toxins released upon contact or being stung are different and requires different forms of treatment to prevent further injury or at the very least, to minimise the discomfort caused by the injury. I am no medical expert here and am not trying to claim so. This is purely and entirely my personal opinion. I don't want to stay itchy for the infection area for 5 months like Aaron ah !!!! Any medical advice from your side koolapek? Anyway I'm gonna get the Atomic B2 but thinking of not getting the combo with the SS1, was though of getting a Unidive Octo since it seems looks so much alike with the B2 and I think it's a good match between them. How bout you koolapek? You're getting the combo set or seperately? Regards, Charles |
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Nov 27 2007, 02:22 PM
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Golden Member Group: Banned Posts: 379 Joined: 6-September 05 From: Just behind you. Member No.: 208 |
QUOTE (Charles Chong @ Nov 27 2007, 02:02 PM) QUOTE (koolapek @ Nov 27 2007, 12:18 PM) Guys, please understand that Jellyfish, Fire Coral, Hydroids and COT are all different and the toxins released upon contact or being stung are different and requires different forms of treatment to prevent further injury or at the very least, to minimise the discomfort caused by the injury. I am no medical expert here and am not trying to claim so. This is purely and entirely my personal opinion. I don't want to stay itchy for the infection area for 5 months like Aaron ah !!!! Any medical advice from your side koolapek? Anyway I'm gonna get the Atomic B2 but thinking of not getting the combo with the SS1, was though of getting a Unidive Octo since it seems looks so much alike with the B2 and I think it's a good match between them. How bout you koolapek? You're getting the combo set or seperately? Regards, Charles Hi Chasrles, May I suggest you get proper medical advice from doctors as I dont want to get a scolding if my advice turns out not right. I have already spoken to Henry and confirmed that I will be buying the Atomic B2 combo as the offer is a "cannot lepas peluang" one  Perhaps you should have a rethink about using the Atomic 1st stage with other "unmatched" Octo's. You might get away with it but if the pressure calibration is set to match the 1st stage, you will have endless nightmares and Henry will be very happy in charging you service charges for retuning your reg set after every dive. 
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Nov 27 2007, 02:28 PM
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Golden Member Group: Standard member Posts: 831 Joined: 27-September 07 From: PJ Member No.: 3 664 |
Bro,
You mean the "mix and match" combination might cause problem to the 1st stage? Or with the calibration of the original B2 1st and 2nd Stage will cause problem to the Octo? I'm just thinking of it might be "safer" for us to separate the inflater and the Octo, what do you think? Regards, Charles |
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Nov 27 2007, 02:55 PM
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Golden Member Group: Banned Posts: 379 Joined: 6-September 05 From: Just behind you. Member No.: 208 |
QUOTE (Charles Chong @ Nov 27 2007, 02:28 PM) Bro, You mean the "mix and match" combination might cause problem to the 1st stage? Or with the calibration of the original B2 1st and 2nd Stage will cause problem to the Octo? I'm just thinking of it might be "safer" for us to separate the inflater and the Octo, what do you think? Regards, Charles Imagine driving a Beamer using Wira or Waja wheels. It will work but to what degree of satisfaction?? The SSI Octo, although attached to your BCD hose, is redundant thus causing no threat to you and you can still manually inflate your BCD like anyother inflators but with the convenience of one hose less and less chances of dragging it on the reef if you diving close to it. Ultimately, it is you who will be using it and it is your preference that counts. |
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Nov 27 2007, 06:48 PM
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This is what you get when you visit the "HEALTH SPA" too much ler... lucky "it" was small.
 QUOTE (aarontee @ Nov 27 2007, 12:13 PM) me 5 mths still itchy and skin peeling. but my infected area is small compare to yours.
This post has been edited by Alopias: Nov 27 2007, 06:53 PM |
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Nov 27 2007, 09:22 PM
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Golden Member Group: Admin Posts: 4 000 Joined: 27-June 05 From: kl, malaysia Member No.: 2 |
QUOTE (Alopias @ Nov 27 2007, 06:48 PM) This is what you get when you visit the "HEALTH SPA" too much ler... lucky "it" was small. QUOTE (aarontee @ Nov 27 2007, 12:13 PM) me 5 mths still itchy and skin peeling. but my infected area is small compare to yours. huh? health spa? ohh, that one you brought me to long time ago which u stay inside the room for 2hrs while i was wating at the cafeteria?
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Nov 28 2007, 01:00 AM
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huh? health spa? ohh, that one you brought me to long time ago which u stay inside the room for 2hrs while i was wating at the cafeteria? [/quote] Aaron , why your action so fast. , Now I know why you are still single. Alopias , 2 hrs -Great Job . Now I know why girl like you. 
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Nov 29 2007, 07:07 PM
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QUOTE (bubble @ Nov 28 2007, 01:00 AM) Alopias , 2 hrs -Great Job . Now I know why girl like you. WHAT? hahahha. Girl- singular... accepted. anyone else have underwater related scars? Do share pls... |
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Nov 30 2007, 12:39 AM
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QUOTE (Massive Headwound @ Nov 29 2007, 07:07 PM) QUOTE (bubble @ Nov 28 2007, 01:00 AM) Alopias , 2 hrs -Great Job . Now I know why girl like you. WHAT? hahahha. Girl- singular... accepted. anyone else have underwater related scars? Do share pls... The only girl
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Dec 5 2007, 11:43 PM
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Golden Member Group: Standard member Posts: 346 Joined: 8-April 07 From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Member No.: 1 479 |
QUOTE (scottycamm @ Nov 23 2007, 10:35 PM) QUOTE (Massive Headwound @ Nov 23 2007, 10:22 PM) QUOTE (scottycamm @ Nov 23 2007, 09:42 PM) errr...MH, this is the pics of ur hands ah>???? terrifying la.. what do you think? i think got nice legs...hahahha Dear Scotty, I knew you have good eyes when you found the octopussy hiding among the rocks at Tioman. You really have good eyes. You can see 'beyond' what's infront of your eyes! I'm definately going behind you next diving trip!  Saluuute!
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Dec 6 2007, 01:47 AM
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Golden Member Group: Standard member Posts: 2 597 Joined: 9-May 07 From: KL Member No.: 1 595 |
QUOTE (Irukanji @ Dec 5 2007, 11:43 PM) QUOTE (scottycamm @ Nov 23 2007, 10:35 PM) QUOTE (Massive Headwound @ Nov 23 2007, 10:22 PM) QUOTE (scottycamm @ Nov 23 2007, 09:42 PM) errr...MH, this is the pics of ur hands ah>???? terrifying la.. what do you think? i think got nice legs...hahahha Dear Scotty, I knew you have good eyes when you found the octopussy hiding among the rocks at Tioman. You really have good eyes. You can see 'beyond' what's infront of your eyes! I'm definately going behind you next diving trip! Saluuute!Too bad he look so fierce that everything went hiding behind a rock!! 
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Dec 6 2007, 10:07 AM
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Golden Member Group: Standard member Posts: 2 187 Joined: 9-May 07 From: 3 steps ahead Member No.: 1 588 |
QUOTE (Vincent @ Dec 6 2007, 01:47 AM) QUOTE (Irukanji @ Dec 5 2007, 11:43 PM) QUOTE (scottycamm @ Nov 23 2007, 10:35 PM) QUOTE (Massive Headwound @ Nov 23 2007, 10:22 PM) QUOTE (scottycamm @ Nov 23 2007, 09:42 PM) errr...MH, this is the pics of ur hands ah>???? terrifying la.. what do you think? i think got nice legs...hahahha Dear Scotty, I knew you have good eyes when you found the octopussy hiding among the rocks at Tioman. You really have good eyes. You can see 'beyond' what's infront of your eyes! I'm definately going behind you next diving trip! Saluuute!Too bad he look so fierce that everything went hiding behind a rock!! tats how the Peribahasa "udang di sebalik batu" came about la.. |
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