While out shooting flowers I looked down and saw this guy on my arm.
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Cyclops asked:
I do not know about this one, something isn't right about its looks but certain ticks however, can transmit what is called "Rocky Mountain Fever." Pretty nasty stuff from what I gather, wouldn't want to become infected that is for sure. Good shot by the way, a little grainy or noisy but a good shot.Are they hard to remove once they bite and do they cause harm?
So it turns you into Joe Walsh?Ken Ramos wrote:
I do not know about this one, something isn't right about its looks but certain ticks however, can transmit what is called "Rocky Mountain Fever." Pretty nasty stuff from what I gather, wouldn't want to become infected that is for sure.
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Yes, they can be quite a problem to get out without creating a bigger problem. If you pull the body off the head/mouth is usually left on the skin. Trying to pull them off can cause the animal to inject fluid into the host thus increasing the chance of transmitting disease (e.g., Lime Disease) to the host. Needless to say, I wanted that thing off me as quickly as possible, once I had my shot that is.Cyclops wrote:Err cool! Are they hard to remove once they bite and do they cause harm?
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