neilm81301
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Stingrays vs. tennis shoes?
I used to dream (well, still do) of wintering over on the gulf side, surf-casting for my dinner. Do that every day, and sooner or later, you're gonna
get hit.
I've been told before not to wade in the gulf without tennis shoes on, and doing the 'Baja shuffle'.
Would a pair of tenny's really help much against a stingray? Don't people get hit on the ankle, and lower leg?
Would those calf-high, rubber 'boat boots' stop a sting? I keep thinking of old Steve Irwin (croc hunter) getting it in the chest......
Ideas from you experienced guys.... snake boots? leggings?
Too paranoid for my own good?
Thanks;
Neil
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mannings
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I have experience in getting hit, but not much in how to avoid.
GL, though... and may every dinner be a feast.
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Skipjack Joe
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Mine got me on the heel where tennis shoes would have prevented the puncture. But while convalescing at abreojos the owner of the hotel showed me
scars on top of her foot, where tennis shoes would not help.
It depends on where you step on it. It's going to arch it body backwards and try to nail you. The bigger the arch, the higher up it can get you. The
predominant stingray in baja is only about a 12" long. I'm also not sure if that spine won't go through canvas.
The trouble is - nobody wants to wade with shoes on. It just defeats the purpose of getting into the water somehow. It diminishes the experience.
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chuckie
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Tennis shoes aren't much good...been punched through them...They make ray proof wading boots, but like he said..defeats the purpose....
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SFandH
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Something on your feet is sure better than nothing. I've been stun twice by stingrays in Bahia Concepcion. Both times a slice on the top of my foot.
Tennis shoes would have protected me in those cases. Now, I wear the water shoes you can buy in most sporting goods stores. Not 100% protection, but
certainly better than barefoot.
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vandenberg
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Try cowboy boots. 
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rts551
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Got it on the top of the big toe. The surfers in Abreojos have worked n a variety of remedies. Ordinary shoes do not work.
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Whale-ista
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Can someone remind us of the best treatment for a stingray injury?
I thought it was Soaking the injured area in hot water to neutralize the protein, plus topical antibiotics for bacteria to prevent infection.
Does that sound correct? Have I missed any other treatment steps?
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Ateo
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Hottest water you can stand.......................says the lifeguard on the beach treating my amigo last week.
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tripledigitken
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Can say that Teva, river guide type sandals, didn't work.
Got me just above the ankle strap.
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Feathers
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ateo
Hottest water you can stand.......................says the lifeguard on the beach treating my amigo last week. |
If my memory serves me correctly, a blow dryer (high heat) can also be used… assuming the stingee has access to electricity.
I've never been stung, so I'm knocking on wood!
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monoloco
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Encountered a guy at Campo Rene once who was so terrified of being struck. that he wore ski boots with drain holes drilled into them.
"The future ain't what it used to be"
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danaeb
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Whale-ista
Can someone remind us of the best treatment for a stingray injury?
I thought it was Soaking the injured area in hot water to neutralize the protein, plus topical antibiotics for bacteria to prevent infection.
Does that sound correct? Have I missed any other treatment steps? |
Here's a thread from last month with lots of good info regarding treatment. Basically, heat, from whatever source is handy.
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=73104
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by monoloco
Encountered a guy at Campo Rene once who was so terrified of being struck. that he wore ski boots with drain holes drilled into them.
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a surfer I know wears similar shoes coated with foam so they float.
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blackwolfmt
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| Quote: | Originally posted by monoloco
Encountered a guy at Campo Rene once who was so terrified of being struck. that he wore ski boots with drain holes drilled into them.
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Puts new meaning to people will try anything, tuff to swim I'll bet
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Marc
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A while back I saw a type of shin guard. Or it was something that slipped over the lower leg. Looked awkward.
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just shuffle your feet! it's free and it works......
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