What is the recommended careful method for removing visible tentacle remnants after initial rinsing?
Answer
Using tweezers or a gloved hand.
Once the immediate threat of unfired stingers has been addressed through proper rinsing (e.g., with vinegar or seawater), the next physical step involves removing any tentacle remnants still visibly stuck to the skin. This removal process must be executed with extreme care. Aggressive physical actions, such as scraping the skin with hard objects like a credit card, are explicitly cautioned against because such pressure can prematurely discharge any still-active nematocysts remaining within the fragments, leading to further envenomation. Therefore, the appropriate method involves gently lifting or grasping the remnants using sterile tweezers or by employing a gloved hand.
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