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Once bitten ... and still bleeding!

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    When we headed out this morning I warned Chantelle that we might see some leeches. As a precaution, we wore long pants and socks and tucked the pants legs into our socks.

    After taking our photos and getting drenched in a rain shower, we got back to the van and I said to Chantelle she should check in her boots in case a leech got in following the warmth. I checked mine briefly, didn't see anything, so off we headed home.

    At home I took off my boots and ...







    About 2 hours since he latched on and I'm still bleeding slightly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tomorrowstreasures View Post
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    Well ... at least you answered! Raiven was so horrified she left immediately and then commented on this thread in another thread of mine because she's afraid to return

    It's just a LEECH people! They don't hurt! And they are used to this day in medicine!
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    I typed a whole reply but it's gone now!!!!

    Leeches don't bother me too much but I don't want one on me. Here we just have them in lakes not lurking in the forest. Of course we have ticks to do that

    I am shocked that it can get you through your clothes though.
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    Raiven was so horrified she left immediately...
    A clever woman! Well, as long as the leech is sitting on someone others vein - it can't bother me .
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    Bloody things..shouldn't exist! We got them in our lake too...some actually look like little twigs..freak me right out! "Shivers"
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    Cool shots MA - i like leeches as they do so much good.

    Black flies on the other hand.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marko View Post
    Cool shots MA - i like leeches as they do so much good.

    Black flies on the other hand.....
    Ha ha..if you want to go there..they are good too! :( anything that sucks blood in my book isn't the greatest..even if it's for the good of the planet.. :P
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    Quote Originally Posted by kat View Post
    Bloody things..shouldn't exist! We got them in our lake too...some actually look like little twigs..freak me right out! "Shivers"
    but it's supposed to be a sign that the lake is 'healthy'
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    I've never gotten a leech out of the water as far as I'm aware ... only in the rain forest and only when it rains.
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