What kind of plant was this?

[Sonic04GT]

It kind of looked like a pine tree in a way but it got my arm. Felt a very subtle rash/sting right after i bumped it with my forearm. Now the next day there are some small bumps and it's itchy.

Just kind of curious what it was. Trying to find a pic. Was maybe 6 inches tall but branched out a little

Edit - Searched through my older dive pics and found a bunch of it.

I'm pretty sure this was it.

 

[Walter]

Without a photo, we won't be able to tell, but it was likely a hydroid which isn't a plant at all, but a colony of animals. There are lots of them near Palm Beach.

 

[RubberDucky]

Looking at the pic, hydroid for sure. You're going to be itching for a while.

 

[Sonic04GT]

Argggghhh
Fortunately it's a minor itch but is there anything to counter-act it?

 

[NC Wreck Diver]

Argggghhh
Fortunately it's a minor itch but is there anything to counter-act it?

Try vinegar. It worked well on minor jellyfish stings in the GBR. Good luck.

Safe diving to you.

 

[Walter]

Edit - Searched through my older dive pics and found a bunch of it.

Can you post the photo as an attached file instead of through photobucket? I can't see pictures from photobucket.

it's a minor itch but is there anything to counter-act it?

Benedryl cream or gel.

 

[Wingwalker84]

Like Walter said, use Benedryl or any steroid cream (Hydrocortizone). If it gets worse your doctor can prescribe you a steroid cream that is slightly stronger than hydrocortizone called Fluticasone proprionate. Also try using a wet wash clothe with hot water, (just hot enough that it doesn't burn your skin) and lay it over the area, to keep from scratching it.

 

[Sonic04GT]

I just attached it as well.

Thanks guys, if it starts to bother me again I will give those methods a shot.

 

[Walter]

Yep, hydroids. They are similar to fire coral, irritating, but rarely a real problem.

 

[highdesert]

Hydroid bad ... vinegar good.