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Take a Drink and Flea the Scene: The Scoop on Flea Bites

Flea bites are a common complaint of dog and cat lovers especially when they jump from the animal onto a human host Fleas have three separate mouthparts They inject saliva into their host They will then have a blood meal and flea the scene, often time unnoticed by they unsuspecting human host Fleas are non host specific and will jump from host to host for a blood meal Fleas bites are c.....More on Insect Bites And Stings

Watch Out For Shark Bites Swim Safely

Sharks have lived among on this earth for over 300 million years Since the fascination with the movie Jaws starring Richard Dreyfuss in 1975, many people are leery of beaches thinking they may be infringing upon shark infested waters The truth of the matter is that there are less than a hundred reported shark attacks each year with just a handful of people dying from it Shark bites are just n.....More on Insect Bites And Stings

Brown Recluse Spider Bites Call For Medical Attention

The good news is that brown recluse spider bites are not terribly common The bad news is that when these creepy crawlers do bite, medical attention is generally advised Brown recluse spider bites can cause serious problems, so immediate first aid and medical review of the bite is likely in order Found primarily in the Midwest and Southeastern United States, brown recluse spiders are known f.....More on Insect Bites And Stings

The Real Deal on Bites

Every year hospitals and emergency centers have an influx of people who suffer from animal bites from one source or another These bites may be wild animals or house pets The common carriers of rabies include raccoons, skunks, squirrels, rabbits, foxes, bats and domesticated animals that have not been inoculated Either way; wild or domestic, do not ignore animal bites, even if they seem qui.....More on Insect Bites And Stings

Are Bed Bug Bites Keeping You From Having a Good Night Sleep

Bed bugs are known by several names: red bug, crimson ramblers, wall louse, mahogany flat and more One upon a time the bed bug population in large cities had disappeared, or so we thought Now they are back again They live in mattresses all over the city in private homes, missions and shelters, big hotels � where there is a bed there can be a bug Bedbugs are tiny broad and flat creature.....More on Insect Bites And Stings

Summer Itch and Those Dreaded Mosquito Bites

Summer is a wonderful time of year, nice weather, pool parties, picnics, days spent outdoors in nature However, it is also the time for mosquito bites The best treatment for mosquito bites is prevention When you are outside you need to wear an insect repellant containing deet to keep them away Be careful though, since repellants contain chemical compounds that may irritate the mouth and.....More on Insect Bites And Stings

Dangerous Spiders: Brown Recluse Bites

Most spiders are harmless to humans but about sixty varieties out of a pool of over 20,000 species are the exception to this rule Of this subgroup the Hobo Spider, Yellow Sac Spider, Black Widow, and Brown Recluse are the most harmful Further dividing the subgroup we find that only the Black Widow and the Brown Recluse can also carry disease and death The habitat of the Brown Recluse is the.....More on Insect Bites And Stings

Dangerous Snake Bites

Each year thousands of people who live in areas with a large concentration of snakes, visit camp sites, wilderness areas, picnic areas, or hike are bitten by snakes Snake bites even those from a seemingly harmless non venomous snake can cause allergies and infection, so imagine the danger associated with poisonous snake bites Four types of snakes in the USA are considered to be dangerous be.....More on Insect Bites And Stings

Take the Fire out of Fire Ant Bites

Fire Ants come in various sizes from about one sixteenth of an inch to a fifth of an inch These little creatures have a brown head and a darker brown on the body Fire ants bites pierce the skin They can cut and chew with their mandibles but they need to suck up liquids to feed Fire ants have two stomachs, one for their own digestion and one to share food with the colony They often th.....More on Insect Bites And Stings

Canine Injuries: What to do About Dog Bites

The best first aid is to avoid dog bites from the get go Here are some simple steps to prevent dog bites • Supervise young children around dogs • Teach them to treat dogs with care • Do not roughhouse with dogs • Do not fight with them, hurt them, kick them etc • Do not try to pull apart dogs that are fighting amongst each other • Avoid sick animals especially if they do not .....More on Insect Bites And Stings

The Kiss of Death: The Truth About Spider Bites

When we think of spider bites we think of the Black Widow Spider and the infamous “Kiss of Death” However the truth is that 98% of all spider bites are harmless We are concerned about spider bites because some spiders release venom which is toxic to humans and in some cases the venom in spider bites will kill The varieties of spiders which do not release venom are: Hackled orb-Weavers, .....More on Insect Bites And Stings

First Aid for Insect Bites

Summertime is a wonderful time of the year to be out in nature exploring all of its wonders However, it is also the time for insects to swarm as well There are so many kinds of insects that every now and then it is safe to say that you will be either stung or bitten by one of them We will feel the effects of insect bites because these bugs are actually injecting venom, toxin or other che.....More on Insect Bites And Stings

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﻿Take a Drink and Flea the Scene: The Scoop on Flea Bites

﻿Watch Out For Shark Bites Swim Safely

﻿Brown Recluse Spider Bites Call For Medical Attention

﻿The Real Deal on Bites

﻿Are Bed Bug Bites Keeping You From Having a Good Night Sleep

﻿Summer Itch and Those Dreaded Mosquito Bites

﻿Dangerous Spiders: Brown Recluse Bites

﻿Dangerous Snake Bites

﻿Take the Fire out of Fire Ant Bites

﻿Canine Injuries: What to do About Dog Bites

﻿The Kiss of Death: The Truth About Spider Bites

﻿First Aid for Insect Bites