SaltyCajun.com http://www.budnmarys.com//

Notices

Go Back   SaltyCajun.com > General Discussion Forums > General Discussion (Everything Else)

General Discussion (Everything Else) Discuss anything that doesn't belong in any other forums here.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-14-2009, 08:38 PM
Finfeatherfur's Avatar
Finfeatherfur Finfeatherfur is offline
King Mackeral
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Crowley, LA
Posts: 2,417
Cash: 1,488
Default I hate these things!

My youngest son had another battle this weekend w/ a sting ray. In the past two years, he seems to be a magnet for these things. I don't know why, but they seem to find him and nobody else. He loves fighting them, and runs like a little girl once I get them in the boat!
Attached Images
File Type: jpg Dularge 034.jpg (89.4 KB, 158 views)
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 06-14-2009, 08:43 PM
huntin fool's Avatar
huntin fool huntin fool is offline
Great White
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 11,203
Cash: 1,902
Default

im the same way with hardheads!! everybody around me can be limiting out but i manage to catch hardheads?? (when i soak livies)
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 06-14-2009, 08:47 PM
LaAngler LaAngler is offline
Banned
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: LA
Posts: 6,199
Default

scares me knowing i wade all around those things without rayguards
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 06-14-2009, 08:52 PM
Finfeatherfur's Avatar
Finfeatherfur Finfeatherfur is offline
King Mackeral
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Crowley, LA
Posts: 2,417
Cash: 1,488
Default

We were actually wading when he hooked this one. He was 15 yds from me, yelled at me that he stepped on a ray, and I was able to see the ray swim off, then 30 seconds later he is hooked up w/ this one after casting the opposite way the first one swam off. I went back to the boat with him to deal with it. We usually see them in the water at the islands before we step on them, but the water has been a little stained this year and we didn't see these.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 06-14-2009, 08:57 PM
Finfeatherfur's Avatar
Finfeatherfur Finfeatherfur is offline
King Mackeral
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Crowley, LA
Posts: 2,417
Cash: 1,488
Default

On another note, if anyone ever gets stung by a ray, jelly fish, or hardhead, do not use ice on the wound. That will only increase the pain. I know this goes against everything your parents did when you grew up, but you will just have to trust me. After 13 years as a paramedic, heat will give almost immediate relief to the wound area. Now, I know nobody carries a microwave on their boat to heat up some water, but I carry the heat packs used during hunting season to keep your hands warm. These little things have saved many trips when someone gets popped by a jelly fish or hardhead. I also carry a kit with suture material and Lidocaine vials w/ syringes which makes hook removals and minor lacerations an easy fix out in the field. Hope this helps, and remember - failing to prepare is preparing for failure!
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 06-14-2009, 09:21 PM
eman eman is offline
Swordfish
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 6,033
Cash: 556
Default heat works

The hottest water you can stand is the best pain reliever. I saved a bunch of the heating paks out of MRI kits they heat water well.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 06-14-2009, 09:24 PM
LaAngler LaAngler is offline
Banned
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: LA
Posts: 6,199
Default

what is the best procedure after getting hit? straight to hospital or can you shake it off?
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 06-14-2009, 09:27 PM
huntin fool's Avatar
huntin fool huntin fool is offline
Great White
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 11,203
Cash: 1,902
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Finfeatherfur View Post
On another note, if anyone ever gets stung by a ray, jelly fish, or hardhead, do not use ice on the wound. That will only increase the pain. I know this goes against everything your parents did when you grew up, but you will just have to trust me. After 13 years as a paramedic, heat will give almost immediate relief to the wound area. Now, I know nobody carries a microwave on their boat to heat up some water, but I carry the heat packs used during hunting season to keep your hands warm. These little things have saved many trips when someone gets popped by a jelly fish or hardhead. I also carry a kit with suture material and Lidocaine vials w/ syringes which makes hook removals and minor lacerations an easy fix out in the field. Hope this helps, and remember - failing to prepare is preparing for failure!

i got a hook shoved pretty far in my hand (all was sticking out was the straight part) anyways, went to the e.r and i asked if he was gunna numb it or pull the barb out the other side and cut the barb, he said the best was is just too..he didnt finish his sentence, instead he ripped it clean out of my hand. so your boy stepped on it? dang thats gotta hurt.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 06-14-2009, 10:13 PM
Austin(boatman's son)'s Avatar
Austin(boatman's son) Austin(boatman's son) is offline
Tripletail
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Posts: 567
Cash: 811
Default

I beet them with a metal rod we have in the boat
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 06-15-2009, 06:23 AM
LittleRob's Avatar
LittleRob LittleRob is offline
Tripletail
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Jennings La
Posts: 502
Cash: 650
Default

I don't know how true this is I heard meat tenderizer will help relieve some of the pain, this came from my older brother who has been known to be full of sh%^. I'm gonna do some research and see what other people do.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 06-15-2009, 06:25 AM
Finfeatherfur's Avatar
Finfeatherfur Finfeatherfur is offline
King Mackeral
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Crowley, LA
Posts: 2,417
Cash: 1,488
Default

LAAngler, if you start to develope any kind of shortness of breath, itching, or hives, it is imperative to seek immediate emergency care. These are indications of anaphalaxis (allerigic reaction) and an cause some serious problems w/ airway constriction, simialr to a bee sting. This is very, very rare, most just have extreme localized pain w/ swelling and redness. The heat opens capilliaries to increase blood flow to the area, while ice consrticts those same vessels for the opposite effect.

To answer your question, no a trip to the er is not necessary if you are prepared to handle the incident. A little first aid on the boat is all that is needed. Some people do not handle pain well and do need to go in, just remember everyone is different, so what works for one - may not work on the next person.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 06-15-2009, 06:29 AM
Finfeatherfur's Avatar
Finfeatherfur Finfeatherfur is offline
King Mackeral
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Crowley, LA
Posts: 2,417
Cash: 1,488
Default

eman - great tip on the heater units from MRE's!

I think I will put together a list of what I carry on my boats medic kit if ya'll want to take a look. I got some off the wall crap that I may nnever need, but it's their. I did have some tounge depressers offshore one day when a friend fell on the deck. My wife never knew why I had them until I splinted the guys finger which was pointing the wrong way! He was able to take some Tylenol and made the day once it was splinted using the tounge depressors. Go figure!
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 06-15-2009, 08:07 AM
LittleRob's Avatar
LittleRob LittleRob is offline
Tripletail
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Jennings La
Posts: 502
Cash: 650
Default

I did check with a few on line Med sights, Heat will help bleak down the venom which is Protien based that's why the heat can break it down, over the counter pain meds. I some case higher dose pain meds.
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 06-18-2009, 06:31 PM
remford remford is offline
Sand Trout
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: louisiana
Posts: 3
Cash: 650
Default

just get the hot water from your motor.. in other words, pee on it.. ... from the motor..
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:21 PM.



Powered by vBulletin®
Copyright ©2000 - [ARG:3 UNDEFINED], Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
vB.Sponsors
vBCredits v1.4 Copyright ©2007 - 2008, PixelFX Studios
SaltyCajun.com logo provided by Bryce Risher

All content, images, designs, and logos are Copyright © 2009-2012,
Salty Cajun, LLC
No unathorized use is permitted
Geo Visitors Map