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May 26, 2023 06:08:18   #
junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA
 
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is a focused stacked image of a tick nymph that found its way to my inner thigh. As I aged, my body acquired many little moles and small spots. I thought it was odd that one of them was starting to itch and that I could flick it with my fingernail. Of course, it was a rat-bastard little tick. Never letting an opportunity go to waste, I picked it off and placed it in alcohol for preservation.

The second image shows its size in comparison to a dime where you can see that its entire body is about the size of Roosevelt's ear.

Tick nymphs cannot mature into an adult until they feed and then they can molt and grow larger and produce an additional set of legs (born with six and mature with eight...how weird is that?).

The appendages on the left and right side are the palps that cover the barbed hypostome. The tip is referred to as the corona. It is what this little rat bastard used to attach itself to my thigh and suck on me. "Revenge is mine, saithe Sippy!"
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Amazing πŸ‘

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May 26, 2023 07:03:40   #
randave2001 Loc: Richmond
 
Another great image. Almost looks like the tip of a finger.

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May 26, 2023 07:33:06   #
riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas
 
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is a focused stacked image of a tick nymph that found its way to my inner thigh. As I aged, my body acquired many little moles and small spots. I thought it was odd that one of them was starting to itch and that I could flick it with my fingernail. Of course, it was a rat-bastard little tick. Never letting an opportunity go to waste, I picked it off and placed it in alcohol for preservation.

The second image shows its size in comparison to a dime where you can see that its entire body is about the size of Roosevelt's ear.

Tick nymphs cannot mature into an adult until they feed and then they can molt and grow larger and produce an additional set of legs (born with six and mature with eight...how weird is that?).

The appendages on the left and right side are the palps that cover the barbed hypostome. The tip is referred to as the corona. It is what this little rat bastard used to attach itself to my thigh and suck on me. "Revenge is mine, saithe Sippy!"
This is a focused stacked image of a tick nymph th... (show quote)


It looks like he’s already got a belly full of blood. I hate those bastards too. Yesterday while looking at your post I accidentally touched your Flickr link and wow, you do some incredible work. I really encourage other members. To check this out your work does it deserves our appreciation.
Bruce

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May 26, 2023 08:10:43   #
Tdearing Loc: Rockport, TX
 
Nice shot, I'd say he picked the exact wrong guy to go to lunch with.

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May 26, 2023 09:06:00   #
jederick Loc: Northern Utah
 
Terrific photos of the rat-bastard...hate them!!

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May 26, 2023 09:48:47   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
junglejim1949 wrote:
Amazing πŸ‘


Thanks for the reply, Jim.

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May 26, 2023 09:49:19   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
randave2001 wrote:
Another great image. Almost looks like the tip of a finger.


Thanks, Randave. I thought the same thing.

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May 26, 2023 10:06:51   #
Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
WOW, Sippy, a truly great set.

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May 26, 2023 10:17:48   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
riderxlx wrote:
It looks like he’s already got a belly full of blood. I hate those bastards too. Yesterday while looking at your post I accidentally touched your Flickr link and wow, you do some incredible work. I really encourage other members. To check this out your work does it deserves our appreciation.
Bruce


Bruce, thanks for the kind words. The little tick had inflated by the time I realized it was attached to me. Living in a bit of a rural area, tick encounters are a common occurrence. However, this little bugger really packed a punch and left its mark.

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May 26, 2023 10:18:42   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
Tdearing wrote:
Nice shot, I'd say he picked the exact wrong guy to go to lunch with.


Tdearing, Thanks for dropping by.

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May 26, 2023 10:21:57   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
jederick wrote:
Terrific photos of the rat-bastard...hate them!!


Thanks, Jederick. If I ever meet Noha in the afterlife I'm going to ask him why he brought the ticks and mosquitos on the Arc rather than letting them drown.

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May 26, 2023 13:25:07   #
Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England
 
Great work Gary.

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May 26, 2023 15:27:17   #
SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio
 
Really neat images but did you have that nymph tested for lymes since it was obviously bloated with your blood! I hate ticks worse than stink bugs and that's saying a lot!

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May 26, 2023 16:28:12   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
Earnest Botello wrote:
WOW, Sippy, a truly great set.


Earnest, Thanks for viewing and for the reply.

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May 26, 2023 16:28:56   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
Sylvias wrote:
Great work Gary.


Thanks, Sylvias. I appreciate your viewing.

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