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Step 1
Carry an Epi-Pen if you're allergic to bees. If you're stung and allergic call 911 or get to emergency room immediately. Otherwise, remove the stinger, wash the bite and apply ice for swelling and pain.
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Step 2
Be careful. Fire ants can attack forcefully and quickly. If you're stung by a fire ant use an ice pack and both oral and topical antihistamines. For multiple stings seek emergency care. Treatment may include IV and steroids.
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Step 3
Stay calm if you're suddenly bitten by a snake, but seek medical attention immediately. Elevate the wound to the level of the heart. Take off boots, jewelry or anything constricting. Do not apply ice, suck the wound or tie off the area.
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Step 4
Look out for the brown recluse spider. If bitten, wash the area and cover with a topical antibiotic. The skin will blister and peel. When you see a black spot in the center seek medical assistance for treatment or sooner if needed.
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Step 5
Keep away from the poisonous black widow spider. The venom from this spider bite requires hospitalization. At first you might not feel any pain but within thirty minutes stomach and leg cramps will occur. You must seek emergency care.
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Step 6
Treat regular jellyfish sting by soaking in vinegar, 70 percent rubbing alcohol or sea water for 15 to 30 minutes to stop toxin release. Use tweezers to pull off tentacles then put shaving cream or paste of baking soda on and glide a credit card over area as though you were shaving with it. This takes off the nematocysts that are left by the tentacles and that release the toxin. Reapply the vinegar mixture.
