01-14-2009, 01:55 PM
Update: Well it hurt a lot last night but today it's like it didn't happen except for some very minor aching when I rubbed the spot.
There are 2 little fang marks that look like someone sunk a staple into my foot and that's all. I am keeping an eye on it though in case of infection.
Last night when I was bitten I was walking outside after dark so I didn't see it. I went inside and washed the area carefully with warm water and soap. I then poured hydrogen peroxide over it to cleanse the area. Ice did a lot to ease the pain. I also took 2 antihistamines and 2 Advil.
Well now I can say I have been stung twice by scorpions, 3 times by Crown of Thorns star fish, twice by hornets and now once by a centipede. Just part of the package when living in the tropics.
Thanks to all for the advice.
Survivor Andrew
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http://www.divehilo.com/
There are 2 little fang marks that look like someone sunk a staple into my foot and that's all. I am keeping an eye on it though in case of infection.
Last night when I was bitten I was walking outside after dark so I didn't see it. I went inside and washed the area carefully with warm water and soap. I then poured hydrogen peroxide over it to cleanse the area. Ice did a lot to ease the pain. I also took 2 antihistamines and 2 Advil.
Well now I can say I have been stung twice by scorpions, 3 times by Crown of Thorns star fish, twice by hornets and now once by a centipede. Just part of the package when living in the tropics.
Thanks to all for the advice.
Survivor Andrew
______________________________
DiveHilo Dive Club Website:
http://www.divehilo.com/
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Chinese curse "May you live in interesting times".
Chinese curse "May you live in interesting times".