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pivo · 02-04-2010, 05:48 AM

Does anyone know if there are any of the dangerous jelly fish around Aruba/beaches.

Pivo

*Andrea J.* · 02-04-2010, 06:10 AM

usually no
a few times there have been instances of jellyfish being around after being driven in from a storm.
in many visits i have not seen even one here.

Eagle Beach Boy · 02-04-2010, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrea J.

usually no
a few times there have been instances of jellyfish being around after being driven in from a storm.
in many visits i have not seen even one here.

I agree with Andrea

~Amy~® · 02-04-2010, 09:23 AM

In 20 trips to Aruba, we only saw jellyfish once (April 2006) and it was just a fluke that they had been pushed in from a storm. We were told to get out of the water for a few hours and then all was fine again after that.

Tico · 02-04-2010, 12:56 PM

I agree with the other posters..I think in ten years we have seen one and that was a couple of years ago at the Divi
Tico & Miss Judy
Feb 11th -21st

Dom · 02-04-2010, 02:42 PM

Last year I stepped on something on the beach in the water in front of the Tam. I am not sure what it was because I did not see it. However, it did sting me on the foot and it hurt for about an hour of two. I think it may have been a jelly fish, but I am not sure. Other than that, in over 35 years of going to Aruba, I have never seen any jelly fish.

kent · 02-09-2010, 04:23 PM

My wife was swimming at the Marriott this afternoon and she was stung by one. She went and they give her some burning cream and said that she needs to pee on it because the acid really takes the sting away. She did and she was in alot of pain and said she might need to go to the hospital. 1 hour later she asked if I would pee in a cup for her. After she put that on she said it went away and we are heading to Mirandis for dinner. The moral of the story is if you ever get stung by a jelly fish, pee on it. Second time is a charm!!!

*Andrea J.* · 02-09-2010, 06:05 PM

eeew 2nd time a charm hahahahahaha
those of us that are cold water scuba divers have learned the other uses of urine

corona · 02-09-2010, 06:12 PM

A few years ago when we were in Aruba in August, someone caught a jellyfish in a paper cup. That's the only one I've ever seen on our visits.

*Arubalisa* · 02-09-2010, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrea J.

eeew 2nd time a charm hahahahahaha
those of us that are cold water scuba divers have learned the other uses of urine

If it works, it works...

02-04-2010, 05:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
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02-04-2010, 06:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	usually no a few times there have been instances of jellyfish being around after being driven in from a storm. in many visits i have not seen even one here. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

02-04-2010, 09:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
~Amy~® Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,631	In 20 trips to Aruba, we only saw jellyfish once (April 2006) and it was just a fluke that they had been pushed in from a storm. We were told to get out of the water for a few hours and then all was fine again after that. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ ~Amy~® Cabo San Lucas: March 2012 26th trip to Aruba: April 2012 27th trip to Aruba: Sept. 2012

02-04-2010, 12:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tico Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: to many to mention Age: 64 Posts: 8	I agree with the other posters..I think in ten years we have seen one and that was a couple of years ago at the Divi Tico & Miss Judy Feb 11th -21st Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

02-04-2010, 02:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dom Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 123	Last year I stepped on something on the beach in the water in front of the Tam. I am not sure what it was because I did not see it. However, it did sting me on the foot and it hurt for about an hour of two. I think it may have been a jelly fish, but I am not sure. Other than that, in over 35 years of going to Aruba, I have never seen any jelly fish. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Dom Next visit to Costa Linda in

02-09-2010, 04:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
kent Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: palm beach, mangel halto for snorkling Age: 48 Posts: 606	My wife was swimming at the Marriott this afternoon and she was stung by one. She went and they give her some burning cream and said that she needs to pee on it because the acid really takes the sting away. She did and she was in alot of pain and said she might need to go to the hospital. 1 hour later she asked if I would pee in a cup for her. After she put that on she said it went away and we are heading to Mirandis for dinner. The moral of the story is if you ever get stung by a jelly fish, pee on it. Second time is a charm!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Snorkel Mangel Halto, day or night with a waterscooter. Check out our website. E-mail Stuart at arubabob@live.com or call Stuart local: 745-7459 Or visit: www.arubabobsnorkeling.com

02-09-2010, 06:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	eeew 2nd time a charm hahahahahaha those of us that are cold water scuba divers have learned the other uses of urine Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

02-09-2010, 06:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
corona Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 415	A few years ago when we were in Aruba in August, someone caught a jellyfish in a paper cup. That's the only one I've ever seen on our visits. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem Next Aruba trip in Loving Aruba Since Honeymoon 1984