>Subject: fire coral...OUCH!!
>From: "Nicolle Vincent" nvincent@is2.dal.ca
>Date: 3/9/00 5:56 PM Central Standard Time
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>I was wondering if anyone knows how to treat a fire coral sting. I came in
>contact with some while diving in Cuba and it seems to be getting worse.
>It's very sore and rash like. Does anyone have experience with this? I'd
>really appreciate any help.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Tom
tom, been there, done that. let me attest that the film from a brain coral
will most definitely eliminate--yes eliminate--the pain if administered right
away. fascinating how mother nature compensates, huh ? i have tried it, and it
works. here's the procedure:

after hitting the fire, don't hesitate. go find a brain coral, preferably one
that's dead or dying, and lightly rub it. if you're careful, you won't harm it
(no troll intended on this statement). if you can't find a brain coral in a
few minutes within hitting the fire, as the saying goes, fugedaboutit....use
vinegar and chalk the pain up to experience.