Angibella Posted August 31, 2005 #1 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Has anyone heard of a parasite in Belize that is attracted to the urinary tract? I really want to do the cave tubing excursion, but someone told my BF about some parasite in the water. Now he WILL NOT do it. I have looked all over the internet and cannot find anything about it. Any information to set his mind at ease would be greatly appreciated! I really dont want to miss it :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanBound Posted September 1, 2005 #2 Share Posted September 1, 2005 You can hire a parasite right at the dock. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anne-1 Posted January 25, 2006 #3 Share Posted January 25, 2006 You can hire a parasite right at the dock. Good luck. i have never heard anthing on this , But I did see it on Tv a few years back , i would think if this WAS a problem the cruise ships would NOT be offering a cave tour , Abnd we would hear from many on this board reguarding the subject of such a bug If you are worried I do remember when I saw a program on just that type of bug , You should NOT urinate in the water this attracts them , I'm sure there are rest area stops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob7 Posted January 26, 2006 #4 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Has anyone heard of a parasite in Belize that is attracted to the urinary tract? I really want to do the cave tubing excursion, but someone told my BF about some parasite in the water. Now he WILL NOT do it. I have looked all over the internet and cannot find anything about it. Any information to set his mind at ease would be greatly appreciated! I really dont want to miss it :( Hey Angi, With your BF's thing about bugs, there's no way you should let him scroll down to page 5 here and read the thread "Botfly - Use Deet", last message was mid December. Jeez you'll never even get him off the ship then :-) -Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellya Posted January 26, 2006 #5 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I think what you are thinking of is actually a fish. I don't think it is found in Belize, but it is found in Brazil. Here is a truly horrifying link: http://www.angelfire.com/mo2/animals1/catfish/candiru.html I believe if you wear a bathing suit, you're safe. Maybe a good case for whitie tighties under the suit LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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