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Sea creature bites and stings

Sea creature stings and bites can be serious due to venom through their teeth, tentacles, spines, or skin. Learn when to get help.

Jellyfish stings

Jellyfish stings are common and mostly just painful. Read this page to find out when you may need to get emergency medical attention.

Bites and stings

Learn about bites and stings from different creatures — such as dogs, snakes, insects and jellyfish — as well as stinging plants.

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