australia:camping_risks
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| * Rx with analgesics, waxing to try to remove the tiny needle-like hairs embedded in the skin, warm dressings and 3% HCl for 30min has been advised (([[https:// | * Rx with analgesics, waxing to try to remove the tiny needle-like hairs embedded in the skin, warm dressings and 3% HCl for 30min has been advised (([[https:// | ||
| * 42% of cases occurred at Crystal Cascades, a favoured Cairns swimming hole | * 42% of cases occurred at Crystal Cascades, a favoured Cairns swimming hole | ||
| + | * **Milky Mangrove (Excoecaria agallocha): | ||
| + | * also known as the ' | ||
| + | * found across the coasts of northern Australia, it contains a highly toxic, milky sap that causes severe skin blistering and can lead to temporary blindness if it touches the eyes | ||
| ***stinging caterpillars** | ***stinging caterpillars** | ||
| *cocky apple stinging caterpillar | *cocky apple stinging caterpillar | ||
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