What jellyfish don't sting in Florida?
What jellyfish don't sting in Florida? Comb jellyfish What are they: Little translucent jellies, you've probably seen them on both the Bay and Gulf side of St. Andrews State Park if you look closely. Do they sting: No, they don't have tentacles and instead have sticky cells to hunt their prey. Pink Meanies What are they: Yes, that's their name.
What jellyfish should you avoid?
But stings from some types of jellyfish — such as the box jellyfish (also called sea wasp) — are very dangerous, and can even be deadly. These jellyfish are most often found in Australia, the Philippines, the Indian Ocean, and central Pacific Ocean.
What is the most painful jellyfish in Florida?
The most dangerous jellyfish is generally the Man-of-War (which is technically not a true jellyfish). It is easily identified by its appearance. Another jellyfish that delivers a painful sting is the sea nettle. Less potent stinging jellies include the cannonball jelly and the moon jelly.
What beaches in Florida have the most jellyfish?
The heaviest concentrations of jellyfish occur on the Atlantic Ocean side of Florida and in the Panhandle region on the Gulf coast. The lower Gulf Coast peninsula--from the Tampa area south to Marco Island--seems to have fewer jellyfish.