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Pulau Perhentian Besar Warnings or Dangers

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Tiny Jellyfishes
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  • By bkoon on June 15, 2004
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  • Sometimes when you snorkel, depending on the waves, the tiny jellyfishes get washed up near the beach area. Hence, when you swim or snorkel, you will get stung by some of those. To prevent this, wear a long sleeve tee over you when you snorkel at times when the tiny jellyfishes are swimming with you.

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    No cash machines here !!
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  • By jenniferchin on September 4, 2003
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  • OK. Make sure you carry cash when on the islands as there are NO CASH MACHINES.

    The nearest cash machine is about 15km away from Kuala Besut. So, beware.

    Just make sure you take sufficient cash. It would be good if the chalet can payments using credit cards. There a few who do that, but not many.

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    Don't take pictures of squirrels
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  • By jenniferchin on September 17, 2003
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  • Little bugger !! - Pulau Perhentian Besar
    Little bugger !!
    by jenniferchin
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    This little bugger was responsible for me shifting from my favourite spot on the sand.

    It looked pretty when I saw it, so I decided to take a picture. Bad move. After taking my picture, it yelled at me (in squirrel talk) and ran up above the branches. Thinking nothing of it, I got comfortable on the sand when out of nowhere, water came from above and drenched me. Cursing, I looked above & I saw that little bugger shaking on the branches !! Swearing explicit words at it, I gave up and went hunting for another spot :-)

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    Jellyfish!!! My biggest fear in water!
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  • By backpackerbaby on October 9, 2004
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  • Run!!!!! - Pulau Perhentian Besar
    Run!!!!!
    by backpackerbaby
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    WARNING
    Beware of jellyfish, especially if you go into the water after raining or bad weather. My left hand was attacked by a jellyfish and it hurt me for a few days. There is a scar left behind : ( The feeling was like an electric shock, that's too much for me.

    First Aid
    If you're really that unlucky, go to your resort to ask for help. I got some VINEGAR for washing the wound and a lime for placing over the wound. The locals said that ACID helped though I doubted it : P

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    Mind your steps!!!
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  • By backpackerbaby on October 9, 2004
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  • Keep swimming!!! - Pulau Perhentian Besar
    Keep swimming!!!
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    Warning
    There are lots of HUGE sea urchins even in shallow water. Watch your steps or keep floating all the time!

    First Aid
    If you're really that unlucky, get some oil for foot baths. Oil helps soften the needles inside the skin. I learnt this method from the doctor of the public hospital in Paros Island of Greece when my friend carelessly stepped on a sea urchin. It really works!

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    Street Sheep?
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  • By backpackerbaby on October 9, 2004
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  • "M-E-I"!!!
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    Here, you can't see street dogs wandering around but flocks of street sheep! They looked quite dirty and not friendly to us, just busy 'mei'-ing at me when I walked pass them. Luckily, they didn't run into me.

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    Travellers Cheques/ Credit Card
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  • By tanglc on July 8, 2004
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  • Travellers cheques cant be exchanged on the islands.

    A number of resort operators either DO NOT accept credit cards or accept by applying surcharge.

    It is best to bring a sufficient amount of cash for your stay in the islands.

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    Always close your windows
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  • By jenniferchin on September 2, 2003
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  • Make sure you close your windows before you sleep. Many things can come in through your windows at night, if you are not careful !

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    Know the tides
  • By divecat1978 on April 9, 2008
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    Low tides
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    It is advisable that you know the low tides and high tides during the day. If you plan to canoe, low tide is an essential information because you would want to get stuck with it.


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    Beware of falling coconuts ....
  • By jenniferchin on September 17, 2003
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  • Beware !! - Pulau Perhentian Besar
    Beware !!
    by jenniferchin
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    Look at the picture. Remember, you have been warned !!

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