The narrator, Coyote Peterson, encounters a lionfish in the spike zone and gets stung. He initially reacts with pain and lightheadedness, and Mark, who is with him, checks on him. Coyote then gets some hot water and applies hydrogen peroxide to the wound, which starts bubbling up. The hot water is meant to break down the peptides and proteins in the venom, and the hydrogen peroxide helps neutralize the venom. After this, Coyote adds a bit of epsom salt to the wound, which helps break down the venom's proteins and kills bacteria. He then soaks his hand in the hot water for about 15 minutes, which provides relief. After this, he applies Neosporin to the wounds to reduce pain and prevent secondary infections. If he feels an allergic reaction, he can take Benadryl or ibuprofen. Throughout this process, Coyote emphasizes the importance of not repeating his actions at home and of admiring marine animals from a safe distance.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Coyote Peterson got stung by a lionfish.
2. The venom from the lionfish sting caused Coyote to experience pain, swelling, and lightheadedness.
3. Coyote treated the sting with hot water to break down the peptides and proteins in the venom.
4. He used hydrogen peroxide to clean the wound.
5. Epsom salt was added to the water to help break down the proteins in the venom and soothe the wound.
6. The epsom salt also helps to kill bacteria.
7. Coyote soaked his hand in the hot water for 15 minutes to help break down the venom.
8. After soaking, he applied Neosporin to the wound to help with pain and prevent infection.
9. Coyote took Benadryl as a safety precaution in case of an allergic reaction.
10. He also took ibuprofen to reduce the pain and swelling.
11. Coyote's body reacted differently to the venom, and he experienced relief after about 5-6 minutes of soaking his hand.
12. He warned that everyone's body reacts differently to venom and to seek medical attention if necessary.
13. Lionfish stings are generally not life-threatening, but can cause pain and swelling.
14. Coyote had not been exposed to the venom of a marine creature before, making him nervous about the experience.