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The Purple Jellyfish They arrived in Greece before summer. Here’s what experts say about where they appear and what you should watch out for.

Although summer is still at least a month away, The Purple Jellyfish They had already made their first appearance in Greek waters. Jelly reports that although temperatures are cool, it’s still early days, so first impressions 2023 This is a fact. On the positive side, there are still not too many bathers and they are not in danger from purple jellyfish.

According to his statement Jelly Report, Many of them are expected to appear in 2023 Attica and nearby islands. On the contrary, the North Aegean Expected to be clean. at Cyclades Such isolated appearances are expected Crete, Some purple jellyfish may be seen when present Southern Peloponnese. In Ionian, The situation is expected to remain the same in 2022.

Purple Jellyfish: What to do if stung

The Greek Biodiversity Observatory recommends a first aid kit for the beach.

As he suggests, it’s a good idea to keep the following with us at the beach to deal with a jellyfish sting:

• A plastic card (eg an old credit card).
• A pair of tweezers.
• A cup (eg a urine collector).
• A little baking soda (1:1 ratio with seawater).
• Antihistamine pill.
• Some cortisone creams like Fusigard

Maintenance steps

• Wash the bitten area carefully with sea water without rubbing.
• If available, apply a mixture of seawater and baking soda (1:1 ratio) for two minutes to stop additional toxin secretion from tentacle cell debris left on the skin.
• We use a plastic bank card or similar (not our hands) to remove the baking soda mixture and residue on the skin.
• Apply ice to the bite for 5-15 minutes. Ice, or even a soft drink, should be in a bag or other covering such as a cloth or t-shirt.
• Check to see if the pain subsides and reapply ice for another 5-15 minutes if necessary.
• If pain persists, consult a doctor or pharmacist to prescribe pain relievers or anti-inflammatory creams (such as 3-4% lidocaine and hydrocortisone).
• Wrap the MHN bite tightly with bandages, do not use vinegar, NOR fresh water, NOR alcohol, NOR ammonia.