What Are Jellyfish Stings?
Jellyfish have been around for millions of years and live in oceans all over the
world. There are many different types of jellyfish. Some just look like small, clear
blobs, while others are bigger and more colorful with tentacles hanging beneath them.
It's the tentacles that sting. Jellyfish sting their prey with them, releasing
a venom that paralyzes their targets. Jellyfish don't go after humans, but someone
who swims up against or touches one — or even steps on a dead one — can
be stung all the same.
While jellyfish stings are painful, most are not emergencies. Expect pain, red