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#107196 08/13/05 03:26 PM
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We were in AC the second week in July and two of my sons got what we were told was pica pica. They both had a rash on their lower backs and was very itchy. When we returned to US I took them to the doctor and he had no idea what it was and gave them some ointment. The rash and itching went away less than two weeks.

#107197 08/13/05 03:42 PM
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We were recently on the Big Island of HI, and I got stung by similiar organisms. Our boat captain had a spray bottle of vinegar, spritz'd me, and 5 minutes later I could barely feel the stings. She said you can also pee on the stings (as they say for jellyfish), but I requested the vinegar.

This may not be the same creature, but maybe vinegar is a good treatment for Pica Pica also.

#107198 08/13/05 07:34 PM
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Safe Sea works for some, but it certainly didn't stop the sea lice from stinging me. I was in Roatan in late April and May and came home with multiple stings in spite of wearing Safe Sea on my dives. I have seen many posts here that state it worked for others.

If you are a diver and wear neoprene, be sure to get the Safe Sea with no SPF in it--the SFP eats the neoprene. laugh

#107199 08/14/05 09:59 AM
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John in Denver...thanks for the reply....will make certain my divers are protected. 6-8 of us going in May...I am the only non diver.

#107200 08/22/05 05:52 PM
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How does June fare for these pica pica (sea lice) Or should we as snorkelers wait until July cool

#107201 08/23/05 12:47 PM
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Two mid/late June visits for us and no evidence of pica pica during either trip. Tulu told us that it was long gone at that time of year. cool

#107202 08/23/05 05:11 PM
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Pica Pica, like the weather, is unpredictable. It depends on the temperature of the water. Just like cats and dogs, the jelly fish seem to 'come into heat.' Some years it is as early as April and others as late as June.
As the ocean temperature heats up those little Thimble Jelly's start laying their eggs.
So, it is really hard to out figure it. By the same token, you can dive at one dive site and not have any and a little ways away have a lot. These larvae drift with the tides.
Everything that has been mentioned works - sometimes. Think of it like Poison Oak or Poison Ivy - if you go into the woods it will probably be there! JUST BEWARE!
Grease up -
Wash off -
Wash your swim suits - latex skins - wet suits well with soapy water and hang in the sun for a short period of time.
Here is an example of where it is better to get pissed on than pissed off. (sorry - couldn't help myself)
RELAX - DON'T WORRY! Either you get it or you don't
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#107203 08/23/05 06:43 PM
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Thanks for all the helpful info. cool

#107204 08/23/05 08:20 PM
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Looks like we are coming in May so we will stock up on sea safe!

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