What is it like to be stung by a box jellyfish?

In Gordon's Bay Australia, I was stung by a box jellyfish whilst swimming alone in what initially appeared to a beautiful deserted beach under a bright azure sky. The kind of day you want to write to someone about even on a post card. read more

In December 2010 I was stung by an Irukandji box jellyfish in Malaysia. A bit of a different experience to Mark, however still a good story : ) We were staying on Langkawi Island in Malaysia at the end of 2010. read more

So if you do have the bad luck to get stung by a jellyfish, remember: wash it with salt water, not pee, and maybe pop your location into the map to help us all learn something from the experience. Learn more about the ocean from the Smithsonian’s Ocean Portal. read more

The sting is from a box jellyfish. The sting covers more than half an arm or leg. For more information about severe allergic reaction, see Anaphylaxis. 1. Get Out of the Water 2. Stop the Stinging. Rinse the area with vinegar for at least 30 seconds. Remove tentacles with a pair of tweezers. read more