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Many sea-animal toxins are protein based, and heat will denature the protein making it harmless. Similarly, acid (like vinegar) can help, e.g. for jellyfish sti
by andyferris 2y ago
Many sea-animal toxins are protein based, and heat will denature the protein making it harmless. Similarly, acid (like vinegar) can help, e.g. for jellyfish stings.
- andyferris 2y ago(And if the toxin has penetrated your skin by e.g. the sharp tail of a stingray, heat will be better than vinegar since you can't get the vinegar "inside" your body... whereas jellyfish toxin tends to sit on the surface of your skin)