Are Thimble Jellyfish Dangerous?

The stings are not painful, but can cause an itchy rash to form. In Florida, most cases occur between March and August. A similar condition occurs on the east coast of North America after exposure to the larvae of the sea anemone Edwardsiella lineata.

Where do thimble jellyfish live?

Thimble jellyfish live in the waters around Mexico and the Caribbean, but their larvae ride the waves to the southeastern shores of the United States. The baby jellyfish float by every year during the summer months. There have been instances of sea bather's eruption in the northeastern United States, too.

Are sea lice baby jellyfish?

What Are Sea Lice? Sea lice bites are actually jellyfish larvae stings that form a rash after you swim in the ocean. After swimming in warm ocean waters, some bathers discover a red itchy rash on the skin under their bathing suit.