If You See THIS On The Beach, Run Far Far Away
By
Shehzad in
Nature
On 7th March 2016
Every single one of us plans a vacation in hopes that we will come across something so amazing and unique that it will blow our mind away. Well, it is really not much to hope for when you are emptying your pockets. However, while looking out for beautiful and attractive make sure that what you are gazing at is not merely a delusion and is actually something so dangerous that you could even die.
What am I talking about? I am discussing about a very attractive yet very lethal creature which has been deceiving people with its outer beauty.
Read on to know more.
#1 Beware of this beauty.
#2 They travel in pods of around 1,000.
Portuguese man o' war floats with the currents in large groups.
#3 Hence, starts their deception
They have tentacles as long as 165 feet and as short as 30 feet.
#4 Beaches are inclined to put on the danger signs.
#5 The reason behind them is completely justified
#6 Resemblance to jellyfish
However, there is nothing similar between the two creatures.
#7 FYI, the sting of Portuguese man o’ war can paralyze you.
Painful welts is what you get if they sting you.
#8 So the consequence?
A joyful paralyzing session which no one is looking forward to.
#9 The worst is not over yet.
Portuguese man o' war's sting is capable of affecting you even after it has been left on the beach for weeks. Not a great news.
#10 Steer clear
So if you ever come across this beautiful creature aka Portuguese man o' war, just run.
#11 In case, you are stung
Please, don't pee on the area. It might appear like an attractive idea but really it will only make things worse. So instead use some cold compresses for the purpose of bringing the swelling down.
#12 Next time you see them, stay far away.
