Sea lice bites are pricky, itchy red spots that appear on the skin after being bitten by tiny sea lice. They often look like mosquito, flea or chigger bites. The sea lice are most common on the feet, legs and groin. Ocean fleas bites may also be called sea lice bites. They are tiny jellyfish-like creatures that live in the open ocean and sometimes make their way into the mouths of swimmers through the water. The bites or stings can cause an allergic reaction to some people, but most will have no reaction at all. These little creatures may not seem very threatening, but extreme care should be used if you think you might have been bitten or stung by one.

Ocean Fleas Bites

Introduction

Ah, the beach. The sound of waves crashing, the salt in the air, and…amphipods biting you? It’s true: tiny creatures called amphipods (which aren’t really fleas) can bite humans who venture into their ocean habitat. Though it’s unlikely that these critters will ruin your next trip to the beach or even cause severe discomfort, they are one more thing to know about before you take a dip in salt water. So what exactly are these “ocean fleas,” anyway? Are they dangerous? And how do you keep them from biting you? Here’s what we know about this nautical nuisance.

Symptoms

The following symptoms may occur in some people who have been bitten by a marine flea:

• Redness, itching. The skin is red and itchy with a rash that can spread to other parts of the body.
• Swelling, pain, blisters. Swollen lymph nodes or other areas of swollen tissue can be present around where you were bitten as well as aches and pains in muscles or joints near the area where you were bitten.
• Pus-filled blisters appear on your skin over several days after being bitten; they are filled with yellowish pus that often drains out onto your clothing (or bedsheets). If you see these types of blisters on yourself or another person after being bitten by an ocean flea then there’s likely no need for medical attention unless they start oozing lots of fluid from them (which could indicate infection).

Treatment

• Wash the area with soap and water.
• Apply ice to the area.
• Take an antihistamine (such as diphenhydramine or cetirizine).
• Apply calamine lotion, hydrocortisone cream, or antibiotic ointment to relieve itching and swelling. You may need a prescription from your doctor for these medications if you don’t have them at home already—talk to your pharmacist about getting one ASAP!

Prevention

To prevent getting bitten, you should:

• Wear a rash guard or thick swimsuit.
• Wear long sleeve shirts and long pants.
• Avoid swimming in the ocean.
• Use sunblock on exposed skin, especially areas that are likely to be exposed to the sun’s rays like your face, neck and arms. Also use it on your hands because this is how you will scratch any flea bites! You can also use lotion around where the water meets with skin (i.e., between legs). Be careful not to put too much lotion because it might cause your rash guard/swimsuit/etc., become see-through which may distract others while they are trying not look at your body parts that shouldn’t be seen by others (like men).

Ocean fleas are not fleas. They’re amphipods and they feed on people who swim around in the ocean. But you can prevent them from biting you by wearing a rash guard or thick swimsuit.

If you’ve been bitten by an amphipod, it’s important to know that these creatures aren’t actually fleas. Amphipods are actually crustaceans and are nocturnal animals that live in the ocean. They feed on humans who swim around at night, so if you’re planning on swimming in the ocean after sunset, be sure to wear a rash guard or thick swimsuit.

In addition to wearing protective clothing, there are other things you can do to prevent being bitten by an amphipod:

• Stay out of the water as much as possible during daylight hours; this will reduce your chances of coming into contact with them.
• If you must go into the water during daylight hours (such as when swimming laps), try not to splash around too much—this will attract amphipods who want nothing more than a nice meal!

You may also wish to consider installing an alarm system near areas where people like yourself enter the water (such as beaches). These alarms will alert residents nearby so they can run away from any incoming bites before it’s too late!

Conclusion

Ocean fleas can be a real problem for ocean-goers, especially in tropical coastal regions. If you plan on visiting an area with high levels of these pests, make sure to wear a thick rash guard or swimsuit and apply plenty of sunscreen before going out into the water. Hopefully this article has given you some good tips and advice on how to protect yourself from future bites!