It’s important to know what you shouldn’t do as well as what you should do in the event of a box jellyfish sting, such as:
- Do not touch or press on the site of the sting.
- Do not rinse with fresh water, alcohol, or ammonia (urine), which could spread the venom.
- Do not ignore it and wait for the pain to go away. Serious complications can still arise hours or days after a sting.