maui local info: Caution - eating mangoes can be hazardous to your health
- 07/22/08 11:53 AM
Fresh Mango Warning This year on Maui we are having a really good mango season. These Haden mangoes are the best... so sweet and juicy. But beware, some people have a bad reaction to mango sap (allergic contact dermatitis ). The mango skin should be avoided if you are the type who is allergic to poison oak or poison ivy. For some people, coming in contact with the sap will cause an adverse reaction, like blisters or a rash on the mouth and hands. This is caused by a chemical called urushiol, which is found in the oil of mango sap. Those same people should (18 comments)
WE DON'T HAVE THAT HERE Just in case you're wondering about Maui life, but you've never been to Hawaii, here's some local info. Let me tell you some of the things we DON'T have over here on the island of Maui: NO Billboards - Maui County has an ordinance prohibiting billboards and large signs. NO Snakes- We actually have 1 species of underground blind snake, but that doesn't count. No poisonous snakes, no skunks, no raccoons, no foxes, no coyotes, no wolves, no bears, no cougars, no seagulls. We do have mongoose, deer, wild and feral pigs. You can go hiking in the jungle (15 comments)