Box Jellyfish Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines & The Region

Venom from box jellyfish of the Chironex-type and Irukandji are insanely toxic. The former is known as the most venomous animal on the planet, while the latter causes prolonged pain and suffering that is almost incomparable.

What happens and what to do if you get stung by a box jellyfish? Just the slightest touch from a box jellyfish tentacle causes instantaneous excruciating pain. The victim will almost always scream in agony. Critically, you have a minute or two, if not seconds, in the heat of the moment to treat the victim or the consequences could be fatal. Delay could mean death.

The only way of safely swimming or snorkelling in seas inhabited by box jellyfish is to wear a lycra suit. Maximum coverage means maximum protection, and the tentacles of a dangerous jellyfish cannot penetrate the fibre. The thing is, they don't look cool. Sea Gypsy  may have just changed that.

Jellyfish warning for travellers swimming in Thailand

A recent harrowing sting event on Koh Samet once again highlights that serious jellyfish stings can occur just about anywhere along Thailand's coast.