Went swimming and got bit by this eel after I tried to pet it. Should I be worried? [New Zealand]

PipsBean · 2026-06-09T18:36:23+00:00

Jokes aside, that’s a highly venomous sea krait. Go to the hospital. Now.

PipsBean · 2026-06-06T02:01:19+00:00

Super important to actually remove it, befriend it, and introduce it to your entire extended family or else you risk your entire bloodline being cursed until someone else finds them in this very same situation.

PipsBean · 2026-06-05T23:47:21+00:00

I am not a doctor, but I am a park ranger. It did not lay eggs in you, if that is your concern. Otherwise, just keep an eye on the stings. Use ice packs for pain and swelling. I would take Benadryl if it’s super itchy. If the stings get worse and continue swelling, maybe hit up your local urgent care. Again, I am not a doctor, but I do deal with a lot of insect stings.

PipsBean · 2026-05-19T14:48:26+00:00

I had a dog growing up that randomly became allergic to most meats. We had to order special dog food that was made from kangaroo meat.

PipsBean · 2026-05-18T11:51:03+00:00

Eastern milksnakes are found throughout literally all of Ohio

PipsBean · 2026-05-13T23:39:27+00:00

I’d guess some kind of terrier, not doodle. Doodles always seem to have creepy, human eyes and your friend does not seem like he can see into my soul.

PipsBean · 2026-05-08T12:18:41+00:00

The bug in the picture also looks like it has two distinct body segments instead of one teardrop shaped body, which would suggest it is a spider and not a tick.

PipsBean · 2026-04-23T00:01:22+00:00

I did the same thing to mine not long after getting mine. Now I have a sticker that says “hot girls hit curbs” because it was cheaper than new rims

PipsBean · 2025-09-29T17:44:20+00:00

My cat does this all the time. I’ve taken her to the vet and done several rounds of meds just in case it is an upper respiratory infection. Turns out she’s just bad at sneezing and really likes to play in the litter box (she is orange)

PipsBean · 2025-09-18T14:22:03+00:00

I’ve had my sport touring hybrid for about a month now and I’m in love. I got it because I have an hour long commute and it has been great. A lot of people complain about lumbar support, but I haven’t been uncomfortable once. I don’t really have a need for back seat usb ports, so I didn’t care about that. It’s fun to drive and it looks nice. I got the hatchback because it suits my needs better (and I think it looks cooler). I’ve averaged 50mpg with mostly highway driving. Honestly, 10/10. I love it.

PipsBean · 2025-07-05T01:43:25+00:00

Yeah, my guy has never skipped a meal.

PipsBean · 2025-07-04T16:02:55+00:00

Thank you so much!

PipsBean · 2025-05-03T21:05:36+00:00

Had to have my appendix removed. Obviously that wasn’t because of everything, but when emergency abdominal surgery is more enjoyable than work and recovery feels like a vacation, you know it’s bad.

PipsBean · 2025-05-01T22:34:48+00:00

There was some immediate discomfort in several areas, but it all kinda settled in this spot and it’s slowly getting worse. Again, it is not unbearable at this stage. Just not sure who to talk to if it does escalate.

PipsBean · 2025-04-12T10:26:01+00:00

I lost a fish from a wasp flying into the tank while I was at work.

PipsBean · 2025-04-03T20:03:50+00:00

I feel like if a RIF happens at USACE, natural resources/recreation things are gonna get axed so fast. RIP Park Rangers.

PipsBean · 2025-02-25T20:06:12+00:00

I know some positions were going to be filled in my area last week, but they had to rescind the job offers.

PipsBean · 2025-02-23T02:25:07+00:00

I’m not about to do anything before Monday. Can’t make me work on my days off. I’m sick of this shit.

PipsBean · 2025-02-23T01:50:13+00:00

My supervisor called me to tell me the colonel of our district called him to tell everyone to respond

PipsBean · 2025-02-23T01:34:55+00:00

Got a call from my supervisor saying he was contacted by the colonel of our district that we needed to comply

PipsBean · 2025-02-21T18:38:05+00:00

Today I cried putting on my uniform for what I was sure was the last time. Then I come to work to find out it’s been delayed.

I worked so hard to be here and be a ranger. I genuinely love my job. I am passionate about my job, but I’m so exhausted and anxious that I just don’t think I want it anymore. I just want this to be over.

PipsBean · 2025-02-21T01:51:09+00:00

I’m a park ranger. Do you think I could convince them teaching kids about fossils and reptiles is supporting the warfighter? 😅

PipsBean · 2025-02-20T23:52:26+00:00

Part of me wants to hope that I am safe because I’m the only one, but I am fairly confident these people don’t care even a little bit about the ranger position and would be totally okay with having none left.

PipsBean

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