SaneMartigan comments on This is the fourth tick that I've found on myself. Approximately in the last 18 months. Damn the little pricks dig in deep and make a mess.

This is the fourth tick that I've found on myself. Approximately in the last 18 months. Damn the little pricks dig in deep and make a mess. (aussie.zone)

submitted 5 months ago by DiaDeLosMuertos@aussie.zone to c/brisbane@aussie.zone

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[–] SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 8 points 5 months ago (3 children)

I've read in the states they say to save it and take it to the hospital to see if you need the Lyme disease pill. I don't know if it's a thing here.

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[–] Bipauler@sh.itjust.works 13 points 5 months ago

Man, if I had to do that every time I had a tick, I'm pretty sure Medicaid would have stopped paying my bills lol

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[–] Tippy@sh.itjust.works 7 points 5 months ago

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ixodes_scapularis

Deer ticks, in particular. They're the main spreader of lyme disease in the US. You should keep an eye on any known bites for a growing ring rash which is an early symptom, though.

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[–] rossome@lemmy.ml 3 points 5 months ago

There's some good info in this interview: https://youtu.be/X53d7YBtjoM

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