NOAH'S Wood Boats & Boards
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Beware!! of these Creatures
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The STING RAY which has a venom gland and a barb
at the base of its tail. They bury themselves in the sand
near shore in order to hide from predators, and to munch on crustaceans. They aren't, aggressive,.but pose a high risk to the
unsuspecting while in the water. When stung, you will experience
instance pain in the area affected. Aside from pain, a victim will typically experience; intense bleeding, a drop in blood pressure, sweating,
arrhythmia, and muscular paralysis. In worst case scenarios a victim
may go into anaphylactic shock. Note: If you are allergic to bees there
is a very good chance that the sting of a stingray is going to react in
the same manner. Treatment - Cleanse the wound and immediately soak the affected area in water as hot as possible without causing additional trauma. If swelling continues or if an allergic reaction is suspected dial 911 immediately.
THE STONEFISH - These fish are primarily bottom feeders
and are not ferocious in nature. Most encounters with these fish happen
with individuals wading through tide pools, and fisherman as they try
and remove them from their hooks. The venom stored in sacs located in spines
that run along their dorsal fins. When stung expect intense pain, other symptoms may follow such as: convulsions nervous
disturbances and even cardiac failure. Treatment - Cleanse the wound and immediately soak the affected area in water as hot as possible without causing additional trauma. Treatment should elevate pain, reduce the effects of the venom, and prevent secondary infection. Most if not all occurrences should be followed up by a physician.
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THE SCORPIONFISH - are primarily bottom feeders and are not ferocious in nature. Most encounters with these fish happen with individuals wading through tide pools, and fisherman as they try and remove them from their hooks. The venom stored in sacs located in spines that run along their dorsal fins. When stung expect intense pain, other symptoms may follow such as: convulsions nervous disturbances and even cardiac failure.
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Treatment - Cleanse the wound and immediately soak the affected area in water as hot as possible without causing additional trauma. Treatment should elevate pain, reduce the effects of the venom, and prevent secondary infection. Most if not all occurrences should be followed up by a physician.
