wdwhuckster Posted April 1, 2008 #1 Share Posted April 1, 2008 my Walmart didnt know what i was talking about? can you get it at the airport in Orlando? or any where in michigan . Do you need it this time of year in May? thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerick Posted April 1, 2008 #2 Share Posted April 1, 2008 This is the only product I know of that is supposed to prevent sea lice stings. I can personally attest to the fact that it works for jelly fish. I think you can only get it online: http://www.buysafesea.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwhuckster Posted April 1, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thanks for the link , but they are on back order need before May1st any other places? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky4man Posted April 1, 2008 #4 Share Posted April 1, 2008 try divers direct dot com or divers supply dot com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmfan Posted April 1, 2008 #5 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hope you get lucky and find it in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nseagirl Posted April 1, 2008 #6 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I've never heard of it. I thought it was an April Fools joke. What is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted April 1, 2008 #7 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I have never bought on used this product. Should I get this for our upcoming April 27th cruise? Never had a problem before...:eek: Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellfreak Posted April 1, 2008 #8 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Sea Lice a/k/a bather's eruption. Here in Palm Beach County it wouldn't be summer without it! As the water gets warmer the outbreaks get worse. Some people are more suseptible then others. Children and fair-skinned people seems to get it the worst. I've purchased the lotion at Walgreens, Walmart and the Marine Life Center (Sea Turtle Rehab) in Juno Beach, FL. Also some dive shops locally carry it. It really does work. Make sure you rub it in everywhere!! The one spot you don't is where you will get it. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted April 1, 2008 #9 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Never heard of it either but hey what do I know, I'm from LOUISIANA! Just a thought here though - would Avon's Skin So Soft work the same way? I know it helps repel mosquitoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted April 1, 2008 #10 Share Posted April 1, 2008 is this something different than 'swimmers itch'? We get that here in Michigan where parasitic larvae from duck poop burrow into your skin if you don't towel off when you get out of the water. It looks like measels and itches very bad until the larvae die or are killed by your white blood cells (humans aren't a host so you don't get the worms). I wonder if this product could help prevent that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron27 Posted April 1, 2008 #11 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I think this is it: http://www.amazon.com/Safe-Sea-Jellyfish-Protective-Lotion/dp/B0000Y3GDE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1207069844&sr=8-1 I always check Amazon first when looking for something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmalt Posted April 1, 2008 #12 Share Posted April 1, 2008 is this something different than 'swimmers itch'? We get that here in Michigan where parasitic larvae from duck poop burrow into your skin if you don't towel off when you get out of the water. It looks like measels and itches very bad until the larvae die or are killed by your white blood cells (humans aren't a host so you don't get the worms). I wonder if this product could help prevent that too. Sea Lice are basically jellyfish larvae. The product is supposed to be effective against both sea lice stings and jellyfish stings. I don't know personally if it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Cruz Chic Posted April 1, 2008 #13 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Ewwwwww, just when you thought it was safe to go in the water again! :eek: :eek: *** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missbear Posted April 1, 2008 #14 Share Posted April 1, 2008 You wont be able to get it in michigan. No jellyfish. Order it or hit a shop quick before you sail or in port if possible. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uglybugg Posted April 1, 2008 #15 Share Posted April 1, 2008 There's a scuba shop in Rochester on Main St/Rochester Road that might have it or may be able to tell you where you might find it in Michigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephandFred Posted April 1, 2008 #16 Share Posted April 1, 2008 wow, thanks for the tip. I would never have even looked to see if such a product even existed. However, every time I snorkel in Cancun/ Cozumel. I get stung, and it hurts, burns and itches like crazy for nearly a week until I create sores and scars from the stings. I looked it up last time it happened and you can also be stung be sea anemone or coral "larvae". Which is the most likely in that area. All I know is if this helps I will be super happy to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nseagirl Posted April 1, 2008 #17 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I think this is it: http://www.amazon.com/Safe-Sea-Jellyfish-Protective-Lotion/dp/B0000Y3GDE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1207069844&sr=8-1 quote] Wow! Who knew!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwhuckster Posted April 1, 2008 Author #18 Share Posted April 1, 2008 ok i am a backward grandma when it comes to ordering on the internet.. do you think this amazon site is safe to use? please dont laugh atr me my adult children will handle that lol:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisnpat Posted April 1, 2008 #19 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hope you get some before your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwhuckster Posted April 1, 2008 Author #20 Share Posted April 1, 2008 ok i am a backward grandma when it comes to ordering on the internet.. do you think this amazon site is safe to use? please dont laugh atr me my adult children will handle that lol:o :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted April 1, 2008 #21 Share Posted April 1, 2008 ok i am a backward grandma when it comes to ordering on the internet.. do you think this amazon site is safe to use? please dont laugh atr me my adult children will handle that lol:o :o I have ordered from Amazon for years and have never had one bit of trouble. They have the best customer service and I find that most times I order something it's shipped by the next day. Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron27 Posted April 1, 2008 #22 Share Posted April 1, 2008 ok i am a backward grandma when it comes to ordering on the internet.. do you think this amazon site is safe to use? please dont laugh atr me my adult children will handle that lol:o :o I've been buying things on Amazon for years now with a credit card and have never had a problem. I honestly can't think of a more reputable site than Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lablvr2 Posted April 2, 2008 #23 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I have been cruising AND swimming in the Caribbean for the last 10 years and this is the first time I have heard of this. I subscribe to Caribbean Travel and Life, Conde Nast and Budget Travel. Unless I need my bifocals adjusted, I don't think I have ever read about this problem mentioned in their magazines nor have I or other family members encountered this problem. I am about as fair skinned as they come and spend hours in the ocean down there. I wasn't even aware of this problem or using a product to protect myself or my family. Is this for real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmalt Posted April 2, 2008 #24 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I have been cruising AND swimming in the Caribbean for the last 10 years and this is the first time I have heard of this. I subscribe to Caribbean Travel and Life, Conde Nast and Budget Travel. Unless I need my bifocals adjusted, I don't think I have ever read about this problem mentioned in their magazines nor have I or other family members encountered this problem. I am about as fair skinned as they come and spend hours in the ocean down there. I wasn't even aware of this problem or using a product to protect myself or my family. Is this for real? Sure is: Here's a Wikipedia article about "sea lice" And, here's the page from the manufacturer that describes how the product supposedly works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lablvr2 Posted April 2, 2008 #25 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Thank you for your links. I've learned something new.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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