I couldn't find anything on the dreaded jellyfish in the forum, so am I right in understanding that there is none or hardly any in Arillas waters?
Have never seen any jellyfish but about 3 years ago a friend of our daughter was stung by some kind of fish. She had to have an injection from the local doc.
Never seen any jellyfish at all,in fact the only time i have seen any in Greek waters was off the coast of Crete around Spinalonga about 15 years ago
The only greek waters we have seen jelly fish was around a little island just off Lagana. Mike was swimming with the turtles and a jelly fish swam by too.
Good to hear! I was stung once on Kontokali beach in my groin by a purple and seethrough and that was no laughing matter. And in Thassos on Tripiti beach there were a lot of sort of white ones but they did not sting.
Thank you for all your replies :)
We have seen jellyfish, albeit small ones, washed up on the nudie beach.
Don't know if this happens regularly or not but as we've seen some we thought we ought to mention it.
Steve & Val
Never seen any Jellyfish in the sea. - Rumour has it that the shoals of Barracuda keep them away!!
Seriously though. - A lot of Tourists do get "stung" on the beach every summer by a slippery little character. -- Latin name "Donutus Manus"
Cheers
Negg
Very good - I liked that!
Hey Eggy, I`ll give him a hobble for his money!
Havent seen any jelly fish, but ill keep a look out this year as i have never thought about trying to keep clear from them.
Only Jelly Iv`e seen in Arillas is in the cakes at the Bakery ;-)
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Last summer, we had the use of a boat for a few weeks and tended to go north from Arillas towards San steff, as we passed the end of the rocky outcrop between the two towns, we did often see two types of jelly fish. Most were clear and quite hard to spot but we also noticed some with a redish/brown tint on the back. The good news is that every time we returned to Arillas. the closer we got, the fewer we saw, it must be the temp of the water which is very deap near the end of the rocky outcrop. hope this help, regards, Gary.
I did not stay in arillas this year but ag.g nrth. saw loads they were red and brown in colour, they put loads of us off going into the sea, the saying red in nature means danger sprung to mind, I was not going to risk it but then the b***** sandflies got me!!!! I have never seen any in arillas, been there umpteen years.
Quote from: Lisa and Steve on May 05, 2007, 11:27:35 AM
Have never seen any jellyfish but about 3 years ago a friend of our daughter was stung by some kind of fish. She had to have an injection from the local doc.
OK. You've got me worried now. Was it a weaver fish? do you get them in Greece?
I hate the weaver fish, a friend got stung by one and had to put his foot in scalding hot water. It was really painful and he was screaming like a baby. I got attacked by sandflies last year too more than the mozzies, they were a real pain as I wasnt aware of what they were at first, I dont know how to avoid them though.
I am sure there is an expert out there, but I thought weaver fish live in the shore line. What I saw were jellyfish, as for sandflies there is no way to get away from them, apparentely salt water is good to take away the sting but with jellyfish waiting, pass! keep piling on the cream,e.t.c.Ha.ha. no !ouch, ouch.
Yes, this particular weaver fish was on the shore line, they lie under the sand and when you step on their spines pow! dont you know it. (mind you that was in Bournemouth not Corfu) Thats why we bought some of those shoes last year, but I didnt wear them though, Mike did.
I think it was a weaver fish that bit her. It was painful and swollen but no lasting damage.
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Quote from: Lisa and Steve on May 05, 2007, 11:27:35 AM
Have never seen any jellyfish but about 3 years ago a friend of our daughter was stung by some kind of fish. She had to have an injection from the local doc.
OK. You've got me worried now. Was it a weaver fish? do you get them in Greece?
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My son got stung from a weaver fish about two years ago he suffered with severe pain and what seemed like a dead leg, it made us realise how alone you can be on the beach. I was told later that vinegar would have helped relieve symptoms. In all 23 years of coming to corfu we have never accounted anything like this, (we have seen jellyfish in gouvia )
From what i've read so far i have to agree with Eggy it sounds like the only slippery unwanted thing at Arillas is the Dounut Man!
However on a serious note my boyfriends brother did get stung by a jelly fish but that was when he was staying at Messonghi,three years ago.
Sorry to hear about your brother thumb. If I encounter Donut, esecially on far end of beach, I reiterate, I will chase him with my marakkas, shouting flesh fluit etc! Give him a run for his money.
A good remedy for jellyfish stings is wee !
No I'm not taking the p***.
The ammonia neutralises the toxin.
In addition to the unpleasant variety that turns up in the resorts of Corfu, [Latin name "Donutus Manus"] mentioned by Eggy, there is a jellyfish that inhabits the sea around Corfu.
Corfian fishermen know it as "Pelagia noctiluca".
In Greek Pelagia means "of the sea", nocti stands for night and luca means light thus Pelagia noctiluca can be described as a marine organism with the ability to glow in the dark.
This species of jellyfish commonly known as mauve stinger, amongst many other common names.
I have an image of and have attempted to post it with this reply.
It may, or may not sting you. But the severity varies.
Treatment of Stings
The only published proven effective first aid treatment for the skin pain of jellyfish wounds is the use of cold packs or ice. Cold is applied to the stung area for 5-15 minutes then re-applied, if necessary. It will stop the skin pain in 98% of cases.
Vinegar is only useful, but very effective, for preventing further discharge and removing adherent tentacles after cubozoan stings.
Barry has mentioned another method that has proven effective.
Barry
Could be a job oppertunity here for me. I could walk the beach with a sign saying:-
" Jellyfish stings treated here " - May have to drink a bit more though.
Negg
Blimey ! Never thought of that one Eggy !
You've struck gold mate !
Good heavens Barry. How is it applied?
It's applied with an Eggysol spray !
From a distance?
We've now gone off the Jellyfish thread. - All my fault - Sorry.
Quick someone, talk about jellyfish.
Fried or boiled?
Lindy P
If you ever get stung ................................ Just don't laugh at the treatment!
Negg
ps.
In the approx 15 years we've been to Arillas the only things we've found in the sea are other bathers plus a few asstd size of fish. ( And a coupe of flatfish )
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek. I dread to think Eggy,lol. I need to think who I would like to administer!
Talking of Jellyfish i had the unfortunate experience of being stung by one in Blackpool in 1974 we were courting then, throwing a ball to one another in the sea i dive for the ball but missed it but felt something brush against my arm i thought it was seaweed
Then a couple of seconds later the pain was excrutiating and i saw this thing bob to the surface, i went to the medical centre straight away by this time i had a long red line from my wrist upto my shoulder and was in agony ive never felt pain like that before
I cant remember what tablets they gave me but i do know i was ill for another 3 days with nausea headaches and felt absolutely lousy
Its an experience i do not wish to go through again lol once was more than enough
So my advice now is give the blighters a wide berth if you see 1 i know some stings arn't as bad as others ,but better safe than sorry
Tony
Sort of says it all - Eggy's flatfish in Arillas or poisonous jellyfish in Blackpool. I rest my case.
phil