Focus Stacked Image of a Sucker
Aug 1, 2021 08:56:15 #
Are you aware that these little buggers can make you allergic to red meat? Seriously. Check this out: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alpha-gal-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20428608
Aug 1, 2021 09:50:24 #
Ballard wrote:
Really nice image. That is one ugly sucker. I've had ticks attach to me twice in my life, they are nasty little buggers. 
Thanks, Ballard. They are no fun and when one is found we need to be sure that the head does not break off in the skin which can result in an infection.
Aug 1, 2021 09:57:34 #
Brian in Whitby wrote:
Do they carry Lime Disease?
Unfortunately they have been identified to carry several diseases and here's a really weird one: A fellow that I worked with has a little dog that became ill and he took it to the veterinarian. When they ran a series of blood tests they found that it had both Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. He lives in a subdivision area and his dog is never out of their yard. His dog came through the treatments well.
Aug 1, 2021 10:01:22 #
LCD wrote:
Are you aware that these little buggers can make you allergic to red meat? Seriously. Check this out: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alpha-gal-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20428608
Holy-Moly..! That is a very interesting and informative medical article. If I ever get to a point where I can't eat hamburgers I'll be done for.
Aug 1, 2021 10:01:51 #
Aug 1, 2021 10:03:29 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Fantastic image!!!!!
The alcohol is what the little S.O.B. deserved
The alcohol is what the little S.O.B. deserved
Thanks, Manglesphoto and I couldn't agree more.
Aug 1, 2021 10:31:16 #
Aug 1, 2021 11:10:49 #
raymondh wrote:
Perfect lighting!
Thanks, Raymondh. I use the little translucent plastic Dixie Cups (like are used for Jello Shots) for the ever so tiny specimens.
Aug 1, 2021 12:00:00 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
It happened again..! I was laying in bed for the n... (show quote)
Excellent shot!
-- Ronnie
Aug 1, 2021 12:11:19 #
Aug 1, 2021 12:40:01 #
srsincary wrote:
Excellent shot!
-- Ronnie
-- Ronnie
Thanks for dropping by, Srsincary.
Aug 1, 2021 12:40:35 #
Aug 1, 2021 12:59:54 #
So that's what they look like up close, I hate the little buggers. I have spent hours pulling them off myself and my dogs.
Aug 1, 2021 14:25:59 #
UTMike wrote:
Excellent shot, Gary! BTW have you considered a flea and tick collar? (LOL)
What an interesting idea. Would two of them around your ankles work? If so, I'm going to do it.
Aug 1, 2021 17:24:39 #
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