Common names

Hair jelly, Snottie, Lions Mane

Size

4-30cm diameter

High risk months

 

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Distributions

Worldwide

Common names

Hair jelly, Snottie, Lions Mane

Size and appearance

Large flat bell 4-30 centimetres in diameter with a large 'mop' of fine hair-like tentacles 5-50 centimetres long. Bell top is usually white, but often with yellow, brown or reddish colouring under bell.

First Aid

Priorities for non-tropical jellyfish (marine stingers) common in Australian waters.

1. Remove any adhering tentacles.
2. Wash area with sea water (not freshwater).
3. Apply cold packs for 10 minutes.
4. Re-apply if skin pain persists.
5. Send for medical aid if symptoms persist.

Fact Sheet 6 — cyanea

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