This creature was embedded in my side after the ride today. My fearless wife removed it. It was still intact and alive after removal. Aren't these things supposed to be dead by now?
Yes. Naturally, I did my internet research. This tick does not seem large for a mature adult. The ones that you can barely see are nymphs. These are small and can easily go undetected. The nymphs feed on humans and other creatures in the early summer. By fall, they are fully grown and easily found when they are attached. Transmission of Lyme disease typically occurs after 36-48 hours of attachment. Therefore, I should live.
It is a female American Dog Tick. They are always that size,makes it easy to carry all their eggs. Not only have they been suspected of carrying Lyme disease, but they also transmit Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Now you all can worry about that too!
Thanks Sue and Anonymous. Sue, that is not all. Ticks carry Lyme disease, Q fever, Colorado tick fever, tularemia, tick-borne relapsing fever, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis and Tick-borne meningoencephalitis, as well as anaplasmosis in cattle and canine jaundice. Other than a red rash, achy joints, sweating, fever, delirium, and occasional forgetfulness, I feel fine.
How big is it? It looks like it has gorged on your blood.
ReplyDeleteYou will live.
You can get those fookers all year round. Any sunny day over 35 and they are on the prowl.
My friend saw one yesterday in a snow storm.
1/4" long. It has smile on its face, so I am thinking it enjoyed its last supper.
ReplyDeleteno worries then. too big for Lyme disease and it needed to be on you much longer anyway.
ReplyDeleteLyme disease is not joke though.
does anyone else see the humor in someone making the statement "You will live" but not wanting to attach their name.
ReplyDeleteI give you six months, max.
ReplyDeleteThat thing looks like it was on you for about a week. You sure you just got that thang sunday?
ReplyDeleteclown - you worry too much. sometimes folks like to post without logging in - it really isn't some big conspiracy so don't read too much into it.
ReplyDeleteYes. Naturally, I did my internet research. This tick does not seem large for a mature adult. The ones that you can barely see are nymphs. These are small and can easily go undetected. The nymphs feed on humans and other creatures in the early summer. By fall, they are fully grown and easily found when they are attached. Transmission of Lyme disease typically occurs after 36-48 hours of attachment. Therefore, I should live.
ReplyDeleteJust like I said.
ReplyDeleteIt is a female American Dog Tick. They are always that size,makes it easy to carry all their eggs. Not only have they been suspected of carrying Lyme disease, but they also transmit Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Now you all can worry about that too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue and Anonymous. Sue, that is not all. Ticks carry Lyme disease, Q fever, Colorado tick fever, tularemia, tick-borne relapsing fever, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis and Tick-borne meningoencephalitis, as well as anaplasmosis in cattle and canine jaundice. Other than a red rash, achy joints, sweating, fever, delirium, and occasional forgetfulness, I feel fine.
ReplyDeleteThank God for Google!! ;)
ReplyDeleteThe delirium is my favorite part.......I think
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