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Ken Zentzis <[log in to unmask]>
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Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000 13:09:45 -0500
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Hey Art,

I think Tom is the only non-stinging, non-biting denizen in that territory...lol

Ken

Art Weil wrote:

> Dear Tom et al;-
>         Doesn't pure alloe work pretty well? On the other hand (or leg) is
> there something that can used as a repellant---sort of like a shark repellant
> or a jellyfish vacination?
>     And, Tom, is there anything living in New mexico that doesn't bite or
> sting?
>         Art
>
> "Thomas E. Eichhorst" wrote:
>
> > Carol,
> >
> > I would stop at a drug store and buy one of those small spray/spritzer
> > bottles.  Put the meat tenderizer in that and you can spray it without
> > touching the skin.  You might cut it with a bit of water.  We use it here
> > full strength for red ant stings -- the worse sting there is, makes a bee,
> > wasp, bumblebee, fire ant all seem like mosquito bites in comparison.
> >
> > Tom Eichhorst in New Mexico, USA
> >
> > > I've heard that Adolph's meat tenderizer was good to put on jellyfish
> > stings?
> > >  Is this true and how do you apply it?  Seems like I've heard not to rub
> > it
> > > or something like that.  We're going to the beach tomorrow and normally
> > the
> > > jellyfish are abundant.  Would appreciate any suggestions.
> > >
> > > Carol
> > >

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