Ticks

[Cerberus]

You're not alone Magoo,
I used to be in Deer management & got them on odd occasions.
They always attach in places you can't reach easily lol.
Best removed before they get a good hold on you. Nasty little bastards.

[Lizard]

How the fuck do you manage deer?, 'hey you', your working on the shop floor today, and you!, your on the checkout, and take those fucking antlers off when you bag that fruit.
Dont be fucking ridiculous........

[Cerberus]

Can't beat a decent joint of venison lol.
Damned efficient those German medicos! Did he tell you about the dangers of the bloody things?
Don't want to alarm you but from what you describe, sounds like you should visit a quack again soon!
Ticks.
You and your dog may be at risk from Lyme Disease when you visit the countryside. Lyme Disease is a relatively uncommon infection (in the UK,) but it has recently started to occur more frequently. It is caused by a bacterium carried by ticks. People who walk in the countryside, especially those walking through grass, rough vegetation or wild areas such as heathland, are more at risk. This leaflet describes some simple precautions which you should take when you visit the countryside.

What is Lyme Disease?
Lyme Disease is an infection which can affect the skin and occasionally cause serious illness of the nervous system, joints or heart.

It is caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium, transmitted by the bite of an infected tick.

Ticks are tiny spider-like creatures which live in woodland, moorland and grassy areas. Unlike spiders, however, they press themselves close to the skin of the host as they crawl.

The highest risk was thought to be from April to October when the tick was most active and feeding, but research has now shown that, in certain areas, ticks may be active most of the year.

Can it be prevented?
Yes. The ticks cling to ends of vegetation and wave their legs around hoping to latch on to a passing animal or person - so your first defence is to keep your skin covered.

If a tick attaches itself to your clothing, it may crawl around for some time before making contact with your skin.

Wear long trousers, tucked into socks if possible, and long-sleeved shirts.

Light coloured clothes will help you spot ticks and brush them off.

Inspect for ticks every few hours and, if possible, at the end of your day's outdoor activity, undress and completely check your body for ticks.

Insect repellent on clothing and repellent collars for pets may help.

What if I am bitten?
Remove the tick as soon as possible by grasping it close to the skin with tweezers. Apply gentle pressure, twisting anti-clockwise upwards, repeating if necessary. Part of the tick may remain embedded, but you will have prevented the tick transferring the infection to you. (Save the tick in a sealed container in case you develop symptoms later.)


Should I see my Doctor?
The disease may first show itself as an expanding reddish, round rash (erythema migrans) in the area of the bite. This rash starts three to thirty days later.

Early symptoms may resemble influenza ('flu,) with swollen glands near the site, mild headaches, aching muscles and joints, and tiredness.

If left untreated, the disease may develop over months and even years, when facial muscle weakness, meningitis-like symptoms, and/or arthritis symptoms may occur.

If you have any of these symptoms and you suspect that you may have been bitten by a tick, inform your doctor. Lyme Disease is treatable with antibiotics and the earlier it is diagnosed, the better.

[Cerberus]

Hey Lizard, save me hours of typing! search google under "Deer Management" then see who's being ridiculous.

[Holden MacGroyn]

GOLD CHAIN!!!
YOU CHAV HAHAHA
IT'S NOT A TICK. IT'S SCABIES YOU UNWASHED SLOB.

[Holden MacGroyn]

Unlike you with your Elizabeth Duke, Argos bling.
Nancy boy.