The other "cure" I have used with a bit of sucess is meat tenderizer, like
Adolph's brand. But NOT the flavored kind. Don't want to advertise to the
sharks that you are as tender as a good steak! :-) The reason any of these
food type cures work is the enzymes they contain which neutralize the sting.
-----Original Message-----
From: Kev Lamprell <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Sunday, June 03, 2001 4:57 PM
Subject: Re: sting protection


>Ross
>Applying Metholated spirit or Vinegar directly to the sting is a method
>used here for Jelly fish stings while the old fishermen use raw tomatoe for
>either sting or sunburn .
>Kev