Colin, if you ever experience a swelling like that after a sting or bite, you need to treat it like it will become anaphylaxis. You were not far from losing your airway. If you're not already carrying epinephrine, benedryl, and prednisone, get in touch with a doctor who works with sailors (I know Elayna has the contacts) and get those things on board into your kit. It may just save your life.
As an EMT, The above advice is right on. You guys a a bit too remote to experiment with reactions like that. I love that the show must go but it will go on longer with you than without. Now that you know you have reactions like that you best be keeping an epi-pen handy. I would save it for problems breathing but some Benadryl and Prednisone would not have been a miss.
Yeah, I’d have gone for Benedryl at the first sign of swelling. That could have been life threatening. Benedryl is otc, but there are companies that will sell emergency kits of prescription drugs to have on hand. If you don’t already have something like that, I’d suggest looking into it.
I agree with the others since I had a similar reaction years ago. I had hives, those bumps you had all over, my feet, hands and neck/face turned red. Then I started to feel like I had something caught in my throat and started to have breathing problems. All I had at home was a bottle of antihistamines. The antihistamines helped but I ended up taking three doses over a course of an hour, waiting 20 minutes between doses to see if they were starting to work. They finally did. When I finally saw my doctor a few hours later he basically told me I was an idiot for not calling an ambulance as I could easily have died. I have a friend, a fire department Captain, who said they treat people with allergic reactions all the time, and some have died from waiting too long to call for help.
It usually takes several events of exposure to development a full blown anaphylactic reaction, you are there with facial edema, this is serious as it means your airways are swollen. Low BP, tachycardia poor oxygenation and a whole raft of systemic shut down follows. With your reaction the next time may be really serious Colin. You need to put epi-pens in your medical kit, one pen will work for around 20 minutes so you need around 5, it gives you time to get to the medical facility,then you need IV antihistamine, anti inflammatory, a salbutamol inhaler for your airways Take this seriously Colin, especially if you are way off grid. Nest time take antihistamine ASAP. JOHN RN A and E, ITU 40+ years Suggestions for your medical kit. Prednisolone tablets Corticosteroid cream Antihistamine Ephedrine injections If you develop a wheeze, tightness in the airways a Beta 2 Antagonist inhaler, there are others medics may recommend you have around. Like I said colin,your reaction was systemic and serious, the next time may be a lot worse as your system has been sensitized.
Someone asked how long will a pen last Once given the effectiveness diminish over 20-30 minutes, we often have to give multiple shots until specialized care can be got to. Concerning the shelf life it depends on the maker, ingredients, anything from 18 months up to 3 years, each manufacturer has its own recommendations, saying that people have used them past these dates because they haven’t up dated their supply, they do still work. There has been research on their overall potency in using them past the recommended expiry, one study showed 70% of the ephedrine still around, 3-7 years, however there isn’t much on the outcomes they achieve. They do recommend if you have an allergic reaction and all you have is an out of date pen then use it. If it is off colored, has bits in it, risky. Avoid storing the fridge, ice packs, too cold or too hot, 15-25 C, keep in the dark. Make friends with ants when dealing with nuts up a tree!
Thanks so much for your concern and information guys! We so appreciate it. We do have a really great medical kit onboard with allergy medication and an epi pen so luckily Colin knew that he could come back to Parlay, we were just a radio call away :)
@@KatieParlayRevival Thanks Katie. Have more than the one based on Colin’s reaction ( face swelling ) with all the other goodies I mentioned. A person that’s developed sensitized immune response to one thing can become allergic to things that were ok before, other bites, food, most tragically sea food and red wine! My mate had a first reaction with sand flies, then prawns. I sat with him in the AE car park whilst he ate different prawns, we found 4 types he could eat, he was a dedicated Chef. AE staff thought it hilarious
Imagine if y’all would’ve done the Naked & Afraid like all the girls were trying to get you to do? It was scary seeing Colin’s arm when we picked them up. Medical attention was hours away. I’m glad I was on Parlay and not on the island because I would’ve been freaking out for our Captain’s safety. Truly blessed bunch and honored to be a part🥰😎🐜
So thankful that went as well as it did Colin. I’m a retired 911 dispatcher and it is no joke how quickly someone can go into respiratory arrest during an allergic reaction. I really hope you talk to a doctor about what happened so you can be prepared for another event.
Had exactly the same reaction from just 5 fire ant bites on one foot....hives everywhere, eyes closing, ear canals closing. My doc suggested an epi pen for future unexpected ant encounters. Stay safe folks! Cheers!
i know old trappers used to dig a whole build a fire in it while they went out and hunted then when they got back would bury the fire and sleep on the embers to keep warm
An allergic reaction like you had could have been fatal. You are very lucky your airway did not close. So glad you are ok. I love your videos. Please don’t ever ignore those symptoms in the future. Seek help immediately! I agree with all the previous comments, Epi Pen, prednisone, Benadryl should all be on your boat. Stay safe!
I’ve been hemmed up by fire ants plenty of times, fact is I can’t mow my lawn without adding a few dozen scars , but Colin’s reaction to getting bit is the worst I’ve seen in a long time, it’s a good thing your tongue didn’t swell up.
We live on the Mississippi gulf coast and we constantly battle fire ants. I've seen a couple of people have a bad reaction, but when they get me, it just leaves tiny little pus filled bumps. And, of course, it hurts like hell (fire) when they do bite you.
Great episode Guys but Colin did you forget about the epi pen that I brought? That could have been worse but I’ll give you shit about it when I see you in the morning!
That ant attack was quite frightening and appeared to be very serious. Thank God you are OK Colin. I see some sound medical advice here worth some serious consideration. Be well Colin, Jaime, et al. ❤
Please keep an epi-pen (or 2) on your boat! My son had a bad allergic reaction while we were on a boat and thankfully someone had the epi-pen. You don't need it until you need it. Worth the piece of mind.
Wow, Colin, those hives were no joke 😮 I get chronic urticaria (nobody knows why, it's so random) and a few times I've had to go to the ED for a shot of epinephrine. You're so lucky your throat didn't swell and close. I would have been panicking! But oh, what a beautiful spot you spent 24 hours on.
Oh yeah you guys definitely should have dug a hole. And then made an additional fire pit in that hole. Although I probably would have chosen a different location than right at the end of the peninsula where it was coldest and windiest. But that did look totally fun. Awesome video.! 👍👍🙏🍻
Everyone said plenty about the extreme allergic reaction you had Colin, so I will abstain from contributing to that subject but please take necessary steps for the future . As far as coconut consumption, green ones for water, brown ones to eat. Great episode
That’s what good friends for I’m sure Jamie appreciated. You spooning him to do anything to stay warm. You guys are great. Stay safe out there. See you next week.
Yeap go into Anaphylaxis you would of been a blanket for Jamie. Another lot of crap to carry but antihistamines and epipen is a must. Almost suffocated with an allergic reaction years ago and still don't know what it was from. When your ears split at the top and your tongue and throat stop breathing it not much fun. Lucky....great episode.
Thanks for watching and yes so true, it can be very scary. We do have a great medical kit onboard with the items you mentioned so Colin could have gotten us to bring it 😊
Has probably already been said but alcohol doesn’t keep you warm. It thins the blood and you lose body heat faster. Would have made you colder during the night.
Here's one for when cold and you need to sleep: dig a shallow hole (the size of whoever gets to sleep there) in the sand. Fill it with a layer of glowing coals from the fire or build the fire there, spread out the coals, and then move the fire elsewhere. Cover with sand. Wait 10 minutes. Lie down where you burrowed the coals. If too hot, add sand. Will keep you warm and toasty all night. Might come in handy if the girls kick you off the boat or (like happened to me and a friend once) if your dinghy is gone when you want to get back on board at two AM in an anchorage with lot's of current... Much enjoying your channel, keep up the good work!
One of your most gripping episodes ever…sorry to see of your reaction (I’m allergic to certain stings/bites) but damn glad you ended up ok. Be most careful going forward. Cheers Parlay crew, 🤗🍻🤗🍻🤗
dig a bed in the sand out in the sun during the day so all the sand heats up. After dark take the palms and lay over the top of you to hold the heat in . it blocks the wind also. Remember cool sand in the shade will take the heat from you. The sand pit is a no go if it rains so have a back up plan, ALWAYS have a backup plan.
Colin/Jaime: I'm not taking all the "shoulda woulda coulda" advice from other postings lightly; I found this episode hilarious. Thanks for making my day.
I'm part of the Imported Red Fire Ant Eradication team here in Queensland. People still call us a waste of space and money, but we are trying to eradicate this misery in Australia! Hope you reccovered well, fair winds and calm seas my friend
Thanks for the video, Colin! Quite an experience. IT's too bad you were ant attacked right near the start, but you hung in there well. Takes away from enjoying the experience. The puppies had a great time end enjoyed the coconut water. Jamie is a good buddie to have with you during the good and bad times! Stay with it my friends! 😀
The antihistamine in Unisom sleep tablets (over the counter) is incredibly effective against insect bite related allergic reactions. Keep some on hand for future similar incidences.
I hate fire ants so much! And thats a really bad reaction, Colin! If ut had gotten to your airway...I know youre pretty big on preparedness so I trust you eill see a doctor in NZ about gettinf some epi-pens. Every time you're exposed to something that you habe a bad reaction to, you risk your reaction eacalating. Source: my own life! ❤❤❤
Hahahhahahha. I feel ya Colin, I am allergic to food coloring, so many things have color, even white toothpaste, a BBQ sauce hitchhiker on a pizza almost killed me once, I could be taken out by M&M 🤣🤣🤣🤣Well done guys.
Colin always have anti-allergy medication. Diphenhydramine, Cetirizine or Loratidine. These are over the counter medication in my country and don't need a doctor's prescription. An allergic reaction, especially so far from a hospital or clinic, is serious. You can also bring several epipen as part of your emergency kit.
You had me worried about the swelling of throat blocking breathing. Thank goodness all's well. Great job guys! Will we see what the ladies were up to while the guys were away?? Next video maybe??
First time I was stung by many fire ant bites at an outdoor concert, then another time while wearing flip flops, breathing got harder and eyesight was turning solid white. Then a wasp stung me near my eye and that made me go unconscious and was taken to the ER. The poison was in my body from these 3 instances. My wife was pregnant at the time, scared the crap out of her!. Now I have Epe-pens in my vehicles. Went to an allergist for several years to de=sensitize me from the poisons in my body. Get checked Colin, serious stuff. I live in Florida
No Colin; no laugh at your expense... Showing what does happen to people is a lesson and no one should laugh at a lesson, especially one of survival. Thank you and Jamie for teaching others such a lesson.... Ttfn
As soon as you started digging around in that palm tree I knew something was going to be in there. If there's any roaches or palmetto bugs around in that part of the world, they're sure to be hiding in palm trees. They won't hurt you, but they will make you hurt yourself, trying to get away from them. haha
Wow, Colin, that was quite a scare on the deserted island! I hope you're feeling better now after the severe allergic reaction. But let's take the advice of fellow viewers seriously - make sure to connect with a doctor who works with sailors to get the necessary medications, like epinephrine, benedryl, and prednisone, in your medical kit. Your safety should always be a top priority, and having the right supplies on board could be a lifesaver. Stay safe out there and keep inspiring us with your amazing sailing adventures!
Collect stones and set them around your fire. Take stones, throw them in a hole and cover with sand. Sleep on top of it cosy all night. Or use the coals of the fire instead
I got bit by like 5 red ants a few weeks ago and got super dizzy, nauseated, and hives all over my body for like 45 minutes. And I'm NOT allergic to red ants.
In all seriousness you need to familiarize yourself with Allergic reactions and how if let untreated immediately you amplify future reactions by your immune system to the point of death in the absence of an epipen. The smart move next time ,if you survive the first 5 minutes, is to get Benadryl immediately. The more the reaction is mitigated immediately the less you body can be trained to respond violently to future reactions. It goes without saying that you need to have an EPIPEN at all times from here on out if your cruising in the environments.
Oh my gosh! Watching this gave me goosebumps!recently I was stung by dozens of bees, I felt everything you did, it’s horrible. The stages of burning pain itching swelling, awful. I’m so glad you’re ok, cause that’s no fun at all. The island was beautiful.
Colin, I have Chronic Urticaria and it is triggered by food allergies. So, I have to use Benadryl almost daily and an epi-pen in severe cases and prednisone if I have to go the ER... I am screaming at the screen for you to use an epi-pen ASAP! As stated in other comments, several epi-pens is a must have item in your Trauma Kit! Any time the swelling affects my lips or tongue I use the epi-pen immediately! You can't wait or you stand the risk of it closing your airway, which is too late for the epinephrine, to take effect. This is a great ER training video and it is good to know that fire ants live in coconut trees.
I love Colin and Jamie's friendship. You're like real brothers. I never knew how important it would be to have a magnifying glass. My mouth was watering watching you eat the fresh crab and juicy coconut water. It was great to see the boys, Lindo and McFly. They held up pretty well! Great episode guys and gals!
Actually if you live in a fire 🐜 country, you get bitten and eventually your body gets used to it and there will be no swelling. Unfortunately a very few get serious life threatening conditions but highly unusual. My first time , my arm swelled up like a sausage but after a week or so, all gone ! After that i was pretty much immune until I left the area for 10 years and then same thing happened when i came back , with same results and getting over it.
Antiphalatic shock . From the poison, had a buddy went to a party got a little to drunk fell asleep on the front deck of the house no hand rails or posts to stop you from rolling off and he rolled off the deck . Right on top of a huge fire ants pile . Sleeping threw the bits next morning. He was 🤏 close from kidney and liver failure. I gave him benadryl asap . And he was rushed 40 minutes to the hospital. Where they had him 2 weeks. Got very lucky . I've seen 2 people die from only 1 ant bite . Its nuts. Don't play with it next time .
Hi Colin and crew. It appears that Colin is hypersensitive to fire ants. I would make sure you have at minimum benadryl and prednisone for emergent use. If you can get epinephrine vials as well for extreme airway involvement You dodged a bullet as your lips and ears and eyelids had developed swelling, that and the hives indicate that the reaction was systemic. Next time it can involve airway swelling and that would be less than ideal. All the best ! ER RN.
Yup, Florida is almost out of hand with fireants... You had a mild anaphylactic reaction... I was repotting my Moringa, and there was a nest in the pot. well I didn't react like you did, but it wasn't fun. Cheers.
Colin, if you ever experience a swelling like that after a sting or bite, you need to treat it like it will become anaphylaxis. You were not far from losing your airway. If you're not already carrying epinephrine, benedryl, and prednisone, get in touch with a doctor who works with sailors (I know Elayna has the contacts) and get those things on board into your kit. It may just save your life.
As an EMT, The above advice is right on. You guys a a bit too remote to experiment with reactions like that. I love that the show must go but it will go on longer with you than without. Now that you know you have reactions like that you best be keeping an epi-pen handy. I would save it for problems breathing but some Benadryl and Prednisone would not have been a miss.
Now that is some good medical advice especially travelling on a boat far from hospital treatment.
Colleen is 100percent correct. Also get inhaler. 👍
Yeah, I’d have gone for Benedryl at the first sign of swelling. That could have been life threatening.
Benedryl is otc, but there are companies that will sell emergency kits of prescription drugs to have on hand. If you don’t already have something like that, I’d suggest looking into it.
I agree with the others since I had a similar reaction years ago. I had hives, those bumps you had all over, my feet, hands and neck/face turned red. Then I started to feel like I had something caught in my throat and started to have breathing problems. All I had at home was a bottle of antihistamines. The antihistamines helped but I ended up taking three doses over a course of an hour, waiting 20 minutes between doses to see if they were starting to work. They finally did. When I finally saw my doctor a few hours later he basically told me I was an idiot for not calling an ambulance as I could easily have died. I have a friend, a fire department Captain, who said they treat people with allergic reactions all the time, and some have died from waiting too long to call for help.
It usually takes several events of exposure to development a full blown anaphylactic reaction, you are there with facial edema, this is serious as it means your airways are swollen. Low BP, tachycardia poor oxygenation and a whole raft of systemic shut down follows. With your reaction the next time may be really serious Colin. You need to put epi-pens in your medical kit, one pen will work for around 20 minutes so you need around 5, it gives you time to get to the medical facility,then you need IV antihistamine, anti inflammatory, a salbutamol inhaler for your airways Take this seriously Colin, especially if you are way off grid.
Nest time take antihistamine ASAP.
JOHN RN A and E, ITU 40+ years
Suggestions for your medical kit.
Prednisolone tablets
Corticosteroid cream
Antihistamine
Ephedrine injections
If you develop a wheeze, tightness in the airways a Beta 2 Antagonist inhaler, there are others medics may recommend you have around.
Like I said colin,your reaction was systemic and serious, the next time may be a lot worse as your system has been sensitized.
Great post.
Someone asked how long will a pen last
Once given the effectiveness diminish over 20-30 minutes, we often have to give multiple shots until specialized care can be got to. Concerning the shelf life it depends on the maker, ingredients, anything from 18 months up to 3 years, each manufacturer has its own recommendations, saying that people have used them past these dates because they haven’t up dated their supply, they do still work. There has been research on their overall potency in using them past the recommended expiry, one study showed 70% of the ephedrine still around, 3-7 years, however there isn’t much on the outcomes they achieve. They do recommend if you have an allergic reaction and all you have is an out of date pen then use it. If it is off colored, has bits in it, risky.
Avoid storing the fridge, ice packs, too cold or too hot, 15-25 C, keep in the dark.
Make friends with ants when dealing with nuts up a tree!
Thanks so much for your concern and information guys! We so appreciate it. We do have a really great medical kit onboard with allergy medication and an epi pen so luckily Colin knew that he could come back to Parlay, we were just a radio call away :)
@@KatieParlayRevival Thanks Katie. Have more than the one based on Colin’s reaction ( face swelling ) with all the other goodies I mentioned. A person that’s developed sensitized immune response to one thing can become allergic to things that were ok before, other bites, food, most tragically sea food and red wine! My mate had a first reaction with sand flies, then prawns. I sat with him in the AE car park whilst he ate different prawns, we found 4 types he could eat, he was a dedicated Chef. AE staff thought it hilarious
I remember the video done by Colin with his Medical Bag.
Sailing Delos has a great video for theirs too.
Imagine if y’all would’ve done the Naked & Afraid like all the girls were trying to get you to do? It was scary seeing Colin’s arm when we picked them up. Medical attention was hours away. I’m glad I was on Parlay and not on the island because I would’ve been freaking out for our Captain’s safety. Truly blessed bunch and honored to be a part🥰😎🐜
So thankful that went as well as it did Colin. I’m a retired 911 dispatcher and it is no joke how quickly someone can go into respiratory arrest during an allergic reaction. I really hope you talk to a doctor about what happened so you can be prepared for another event.
Luckily we do have allergy medication, epi pens etc. onboard so we are prepared but you’re absolutely right
Had exactly the same reaction from just 5 fire ant bites on one foot....hives everywhere, eyes closing, ear canals closing. My doc suggested an epi pen for future unexpected ant encounters.
Stay safe folks! Cheers!
Fire ants are no joke eh! We do actually have an epi pen onboard so Colin knew he could have used it if it got any worse 😅
Anti-inflammatorys work
i know old trappers used to dig a whole build a fire in it while they went out and hunted then when they got back would bury the fire and sleep on the embers to keep warm
The big claw on each crab can be harvested while the rest of the crab can go free to regenerate the one claw !
Was thinking that too
Dude, I’m just glad that fire ant experience wasn’t worse. You could have not been able to breathe.
An allergic reaction like you had could have been fatal. You are very lucky your airway did not close. So glad you are ok. I love your videos. Please don’t ever ignore those symptoms in the future. Seek help immediately! I agree with all the previous comments, Epi Pen, prednisone, Benadryl should all be on your boat. Stay safe!
Ants nest, nipped by a crab, cold. Yet Colin still says "What a lovely morning".
I’ve been hemmed up by fire ants plenty of times, fact is I can’t mow my lawn without adding a few dozen scars , but Colin’s reaction to getting bit is the worst I’ve seen in a long time, it’s a good thing your tongue didn’t swell up.
We live on the Mississippi gulf coast and we constantly battle fire ants. I've seen a couple of people have a bad reaction, but when they get me, it just leaves tiny little pus filled bumps. And, of course, it hurts like hell (fire) when they do bite you.
No laughing at your expense from me. I think I'd of had to scap it and get an epi pen. Well done for carrying on.
Fire ants are no joke!
Great episode Guys but Colin did you forget about the epi pen that I brought? That could have been worse but I’ll give you shit about it when I see you in the morning!
So glad to read that you brought an Epi-Pen! With age comes wisdom, eh? Proving once again why you were a fantastic shipmate.
Chosen One, I'm so glad to read that you provided an Epi-Pen! Colin was very close to needing one. Blessed Be
That ant attack was quite frightening and appeared to be very serious. Thank God you are OK Colin. I see some sound medical advice here worth some serious consideration. Be well Colin, Jaime, et al. ❤
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“contemplating spooning Jamie” best line of the day….😂
Please keep an epi-pen (or 2) on your boat! My son had a bad allergic reaction while we were on a boat and thankfully someone had the epi-pen. You don't need it until you need it. Worth the piece of mind.
Great episode! How quickly paradise becomes hellacious without proper equipment. Love the reflection!
Too true!
Wow, Colin, those hives were no joke 😮 I get chronic urticaria (nobody knows why, it's so random) and a few times I've had to go to the ED for a shot of epinephrine. You're so lucky your throat didn't swell and close. I would have been panicking!
But oh, what a beautiful spot you spent 24 hours on.
Oh yeah you guys definitely should have dug a hole. And then made an additional fire pit in that hole. Although I probably would have chosen a different location than right at the end of the peninsula where it was coldest and windiest.
But that did look totally fun. Awesome video.! 👍👍🙏🍻
Everyone said plenty about the extreme allergic reaction you had Colin, so I will abstain from contributing to that subject but please take necessary steps for the future . As far as coconut consumption, green ones for water, brown ones to eat. Great episode
That’s what good friends for I’m sure Jamie appreciated. You spooning him to do anything to stay warm. You guys are great. Stay safe out there. See you next week.
He didn't spoon Jamie, he said he contemplated it.
Well it was only them two on the island so we’re not really sure if they spooned or not haha 😂
That was a really funny episode. Like Naked & Afraid! More please!! 😁😁
Glad you got a laugh out of it :)
Yeap go into Anaphylaxis you would of been a blanket for Jamie. Another lot of crap to carry but antihistamines and epipen is a must. Almost suffocated with an allergic reaction years ago and still don't know what it was from. When your ears split at the top and your tongue and throat stop breathing it not much fun. Lucky....great episode.
Thanks for watching and yes so true, it can be very scary. We do have a great medical kit onboard with the items you mentioned so Colin could have gotten us to bring it 😊
Love the episode. I will watch it again and again!
Thanks Karen! 🙌🏼
1:38 crikey how much does that dog eat each day, nicely done! 🐕 good boy! 😂
Very awesome episode, guys! These snippets into life on Parlay really have become part of my Sunday ritual. CHEERS
Thanks so much for following along!
Another great video guys, thanks for all the awesome work you guys do!!!
its fun watching you get bit by everything on the island
Has probably already been said but alcohol doesn’t keep you warm. It thins the blood and you lose body heat faster. Would have made you colder during the night.
Here's one for when cold and you need to sleep: dig a shallow hole (the size of whoever gets to sleep there) in the sand. Fill it with a layer of glowing coals from the fire or build the fire there, spread out the coals, and then move the fire elsewhere. Cover with sand. Wait 10 minutes. Lie down where you burrowed the coals. If too hot, add sand. Will keep you warm and toasty all night. Might come in handy if the girls kick you off the boat or (like happened to me and a friend once) if your dinghy is gone when you want to get back on board at two AM in an anchorage with lot's of current... Much enjoying your channel, keep up the good work!
One of your most gripping episodes ever…sorry to see of your reaction (I’m allergic to certain stings/bites) but damn glad you ended up ok. Be most careful going forward. Cheers Parlay crew, 🤗🍻🤗🍻🤗
Very kind of you guys! Thank you ❤
dig a bed in the sand out in the sun during the day so all the sand heats up. After dark take the palms and lay over the top of you to hold the heat in . it blocks the wind also. Remember cool sand in the shade will take the heat from you. The sand pit is a no go if it rains so have a back up plan, ALWAYS have a backup plan.
prior consultation with locals would probably told you of local plant or a sea plant to neutralize the reaction.
In the Army, they trained us to sleep nuts to butts to avoid freezing at night without proper shelter or cold weather gear.
Wholly Ants in the Pants! Colin, your face was starting to look like Marlin Brando’s did in Apocalypse Now 😳… The horror of it all … 🤓😂
Colin/Jaime: I'm not taking all the "shoulda woulda coulda" advice from other postings lightly; I found this episode hilarious. Thanks for making my day.
I'm part of the Imported Red Fire Ant Eradication team here in Queensland. People still call us a waste of space and money, but we are trying to eradicate this misery in Australia!
Hope you reccovered well, fair winds and calm seas my friend
Thank you!
Thanks for the video, Colin! Quite an experience. IT's too bad you were ant attacked right near the start, but you hung in there well. Takes away from enjoying the experience. The puppies had a great time end enjoyed the coconut water. Jamie is a good buddie to have with you during the good and bad times! Stay with it my friends! 😀
The dogs absolutely loved it! You can’t even say the word beach without them getting all excited 😊
The antihistamine in Unisom sleep tablets (over the counter) is incredibly effective against insect bite related allergic reactions. Keep some on hand for future similar incidences.
On a two dog night, you put the lime in the coconut and call the doctor, woke him up. Put the lime in the coconut and drink it all up.🥥
Nailed it
Parlay survival!
You dodged a bullet there Colin. Very lucky. I hope you did a rethink on your medical bag.
"Spooning Jamie" too funny!
Keeping it real. Good stuff.
We're so glad you recovered, but how F%$#@g scary!!! You are so lucky your body didn't go into shock. Thanks for another awesome episode! Stay safe!
I hate fire ants so much! And thats a really bad reaction, Colin! If ut had gotten to your airway...I know youre pretty big on preparedness so I trust you eill see a doctor in NZ about gettinf some epi-pens. Every time you're exposed to something that you habe a bad reaction to, you risk your reaction eacalating. Source: my own life! ❤❤❤
Hahahhahahha. I feel ya Colin, I am allergic to food coloring, so many things have color, even white toothpaste, a BBQ sauce hitchhiker on a pizza almost killed me once, I could be taken out by M&M 🤣🤣🤣🤣Well done guys.
Oh noooo! I’ve never heard of being allergic to food coloring, that’s so scary!
Bravo, great video
Wow Sailor 👍
Epic episode! I’m proud of you guys. That’s not something I would’ve done by choice.
Need to pack an Epi pen in the first aid kit going forward.
great adventure
"Save your life"? Wow, Joshua Slocum would be spinning in his grave, and we'd be able to hear the laughter from everywhere.
Thank you Colin
Thanks for watching!
Colin always have anti-allergy medication. Diphenhydramine, Cetirizine or Loratidine. These are over the counter medication in my country and don't need a doctor's prescription. An allergic reaction, especially so far from a hospital or clinic, is serious. You can also bring several epipen as part of your emergency kit.
Colin you scared me on this one!!!
You had me worried about the swelling of throat blocking breathing. Thank goodness all's well. Great job guys! Will we see what the ladies were up to while the guys were away?? Next video maybe??
Us ladies didn’t really film unfortunately but we had lots of fun with margaritas, disco lights and dance parties without the boys haha
First time I was stung by many fire ant bites at an outdoor concert, then another time while wearing flip flops, breathing got harder and eyesight was turning solid white. Then a wasp stung me near my eye and that made me go unconscious and was taken to the ER. The poison was in my body from these 3 instances. My wife was pregnant at the time, scared the crap out of her!. Now I have Epe-pens in my vehicles. Went to an allergist for several years to de=sensitize me from the poisons in my body. Get checked Colin, serious stuff. I live in Florida
Thank like your show, Lucky Edmonds in Candler NC
OMG benadryl!!!!!! Well done boys!
Well done guys, I thoroughly enjoyed that video!
Yay, thanks for watching! 😁
Benedryl! Every palm tree top is an ant nest. I know because at 13 I joined the ant colony too.
I would have ditched my pride and snuggled Jamie! Fun episode. Safe travels ❤
Nah perhaps not 🤣🤣
Haha that’s what I’m thinking happened 😉 thanks for watching!
Hahahaha Typical Kiwi response to a sting or reaction, just wait it out. Wash it off lol
Brilllllliant Parley - thanks for sharing ⛵️ 👍
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No Colin; no laugh at your expense... Showing what does happen to people is a lesson and no one should laugh at a lesson, especially one of survival. Thank you and Jamie for teaching others such a lesson.... Ttfn
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As someone who hunted coconut crabs on Marshall Islands - they can snap your fingers in half!
As soon as you started digging around in that palm tree I knew something was going to be in there. If there's any roaches or palmetto bugs around in that part of the world, they're sure to be hiding in palm trees. They won't hurt you, but they will make you hurt yourself, trying to get away from them. haha
They were up there alright 😅
Wow, Colin, that was quite a scare on the deserted island! I hope you're feeling better now after the severe allergic reaction. But let's take the advice of fellow viewers seriously - make sure to connect with a doctor who works with sailors to get the necessary medications, like epinephrine, benedryl, and prednisone, in your medical kit. Your safety should always be a top priority, and having the right supplies on board could be a lifesaver. Stay safe out there and keep inspiring us with your amazing sailing adventures!
You can cook the soft meat from the coconuts (the jelly like meat) and it tastes like squid!
Oow good to know!
The locals use a branch or stick to get coconut down. I was on Efate in Vanuatu and had a similar experience but with wasps
Lesson learned the hard way for sure 😅
The girls got you back for that dinghy episode 😂😂😂
Collect stones and set them around your fire. Take stones, throw them in a hole and cover with sand. Sleep on top of it cosy all night. Or use the coals of the fire instead
Ooww great tip!
I got bit by like 5 red ants a few weeks ago and got super dizzy, nauseated, and hives all over my body for like 45 minutes. And I'm NOT allergic to red ants.
@Parlay Revival : Try watching NAKED and AFRAID... People on there freeze their asses off. No clothes and always a shitload of mosquitoes..
😂😂😂😂 you's guys learnt some lessons i reckon
Damn Colin, hope you recovered quickly!
In all seriousness you need to familiarize yourself with Allergic reactions and how if let untreated immediately you amplify future reactions by your immune system to the point of death in the absence of an epipen. The smart move next time ,if you survive the first 5 minutes, is to get Benadryl immediately. The more the reaction is mitigated immediately the less you body can be trained to respond violently to future reactions. It goes without saying that you need to have an EPIPEN at all times from here on out if your cruising in the environments.
Oh my gosh! Watching this gave me goosebumps!recently I was stung by dozens of bees, I felt everything you did, it’s horrible. The stages of burning pain itching swelling, awful. I’m so glad you’re ok, cause that’s no fun at all. The island was beautiful.
That island is called Dad Bod island. It's famous for extra swole dudes 😂
lol
Colin, I have Chronic Urticaria and it is triggered by food allergies. So, I have to use Benadryl almost daily and an epi-pen in severe cases and prednisone if I have to go the ER... I am screaming at the screen for you to use an epi-pen ASAP! As stated in other comments, several epi-pens is a must have item in your Trauma Kit! Any time the swelling affects my lips or tongue I use the epi-pen immediately! You can't wait or you stand the risk of it closing your airway, which is too late for the epinephrine, to take effect. This is a great ER training video and it is good to know that fire ants live in coconut trees.
As a dutch marine veteran i knew this happen..as a certified jungle and artic survival instructor i love to give you some lessons 😂
Who needs water when one has ... rhum? 🤣 But, no water for the dogs, that's not good!
I love Colin and Jamie's friendship. You're like real brothers. I never knew how important it would be to have a magnifying glass. My mouth was watering watching you eat the fresh crab and juicy coconut water. It was great to see the boys, Lindo and McFly. They held up pretty well! Great episode guys and gals!
And I was pretty nervous about the fire ant reaction. Thank God you were ok. Agree, with other comments, that was a close call.
Lindo and McFly had the best time ❤
I get the same reaction when I eat avocado. It can be dangerous. Though it usually passes after a few hours.
Hey guys in in Aruba now. I was on a catamaran out. Scuba diving yesterday.
Actually if you live in a fire 🐜 country, you get bitten and eventually your body gets used to it and there will be no swelling. Unfortunately a very few get serious life threatening conditions but highly unusual.
My first time , my arm swelled up like a sausage but after a week or so, all gone ! After that i was pretty much immune until I left the area for 10 years and then same thing happened when i came back , with same results and getting over it.
Great effort guys while in Newzealand would be a good idea to pick up some Arnica and Kawakawa balm treats most things too 🙏
Well done.
Didn’t see a drop of rum used, guess you regret not taking the blanket 😂
Haha they drank all the rum but I think they definitely wished they had taken blankets 😂
Colin. Find a pic on the net of a corpse that its owner died of anaphylactic shock. You need to be VERY aware and afraid. Take care Sam.
Antiphalatic shock . From the poison, had a buddy went to a party got a little to drunk fell asleep on the front deck of the house no hand rails or posts to stop you from rolling off and he rolled off the deck . Right on top of a huge fire ants pile . Sleeping threw the bits next morning. He was 🤏 close from kidney and liver failure. I gave him benadryl asap . And he was rushed 40 minutes to the hospital. Where they had him 2 weeks. Got very lucky . I've seen 2 people die from only 1 ant bite . Its nuts. Don't play with it next time .
Have Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. thanks
Same to you! Wishing you happy holidays!
As always good show thanks
Thanks for watching!
It's good that your ok and the other guy's
Tom Hanks movie ...castaway falling coconuts hitting the ground
Hi Colin and crew. It appears that Colin is hypersensitive to fire ants. I would make sure you have at minimum benadryl and prednisone for emergent use. If you can get epinephrine vials as well for extreme airway involvement You dodged a bullet as your lips and ears and eyelids had developed swelling, that and the hives indicate that the reaction was systemic. Next time it can involve airway swelling and that would be less than ideal. All the best ! ER RN.
Yup, Florida is almost out of hand with fireants... You had a mild anaphylactic reaction... I was repotting my Moringa, and there was a nest in the pot. well I didn't react like you did, but it wasn't fun. Cheers.
Sorry about the ants! Lovely to see your friendship.
They are the dream team :)
great video!
Thanks!
Maybe you could bury some coals under the sand, under your sleep spot for some radiant heat , Great Video Champs !!
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