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Season
Peak season
typical for this month
14-day trend
Two weeks ago on the left, today on the right.
Likely here in August
Cannonballs dominate late summer and are harmless. The real hazard is man o' war blown ashore on winter and spring easterlies.
- Atlantic sea nettlePainful sting
Jun–Sep
The classic mid-Atlantic sting: instant burn, red welts in a whip pattern, easing over 20–60 minutes.
- Moon jellyMild sting
May–Oct
Barely registers on most skin — a faint prickle at worst. Sensitive spots like lips and inner arms can react.
- Cannonball jellyHarmless
Jul–Nov
Essentially harmless to handle — the Southeast's most common wash-up. Mild irritation if the mucus gets in your eyes.
- Comb jellyHarmless
Apr–Nov
No stinging cells at all. Completely safe to hold.
- Sea lice (thimble jelly larvae)Mild sting
Mar–Aug
Trapped under a swimsuit, they produce an itchy red rash hours after you leave the water. Classic Florida spring complaint.
If you get stung here
- Get out of the water and rinse with seawater — never fresh water.
- Lift tentacles off with a card or tweezers, don't rub with a towel.
- Hot water (as hot as you can stand, ~45°C) for 20 minutes, or a baking soda slurry.
- Call for help for chest pain, trouble breathing, or a very large sting area.
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