Tick bites

[paula121s]

Hi
My partner found a tick on him this morning, were not sure how long it's been there. He was bitten several times yesterday but not sure if its a tick as we didn't think they moved about? Can anyone give advice as to what to do?
Thanks

Paula

Ps we have removed it!!

[Art]

Think you need medical advice as these nasty little blighters cn cause serious illness to humans.

[Philoz]

I believe they can carry Lymes disease which is nasty and starts off with flu-like symptoms,and gets worse.
Probably best to get proper medical advice just to be safe.

[paula121s]

Thank you have spoken to dr she has said to get tetanus jab and if bite gets itchy or swollen to give her another ring.
Paula

[Jonnie]

My understanding is that the tick has to be feeding on the person for 12-24 hours before you are likely to contract and disease. Not all ticks are carriers and the proportion of infections is small so unless the tick has been attached for quite a while the likelyhood is small. Watch out for rashes, usually circular around the bite site like a bullseye, which do not disappear as you would expect something like a mossie bite to, symptoms which are flu-like, acheiness etc Treatment is usually fairly straightforward with strong antibiotics such as doxycyclene.

As for tetanus.......Hmmmm

[Manzara]

Depend what sort of tic you have.
The most dangerous are those that are quite mad - lunatics

[andrew4232]

Depend what sort of tic you have.
The most dangerous are those that are quite mad - lunatics

well done

[Manzara]

There are loads more:
The ones that jump all over you ; acrobatics
Ones that bite you under water: aquatics......................................

[DAVPAT]

the advice you are seeking depends on where he was bitten!!!!!



David

[banjo]

Paula
Also, if you have a dog or cat, make sure they don't have ticks. Use paraband for the dog, don't know about cats. Wash what ever they sleep on, and use a repellent in your house. Otherwise, believe me, you may end up having them every were in your home.

[paula121s]

Thank you all for your replies, I loved all the antics

We think he must have got it Sunday pm as we went for a walk, so was on him for under 24 hours. We don't have any pets so shouldn't be invaded....well not by tics hopefully! So far he's ticking along and no reaction. But we will keep an eye out incase he gets any symptoms.
Paula

[Manzara]

Maybe that tic was just a romantic but those that go on dogs are dogmatic

[mickew]

Behave yourselves, it,s starting to get pedantic.

[Keithcaley]

Behave yourselves, it,s starting to get pedantic.

That depends on how, exactly, you define 'pedantic'...

Or should that be "That depends on exactly how, you define 'pedantic'..."

Or perhaps "That depends on how you define 'pedantic', exactly..."

[paula121s]

I heard that you can catch them in bars called an optic.....also the one from Across the pond the Atlantic

[paula121s]

Warning beware of the one that sucks you dry....the apocalyptic!!!

[Keithcaley]

There's the feline one - the catatonic

or the funny shaped one - the elliptic

or the one that makes it go dark - the ecliptic

or the one that makes you feel sleepy, the cataleptic (aka Mesmeric)

I'm bored now

I'll just get mi' coat...

[magalan]

And not one of those was authentic.

[deputydawg]

What ever it was it must have been contagious as you are all now displaying pet antics !

[teg17]

All good fun in jest but having had tick bite fever myself in Africa its not particularly pleasant, particularly so for domestic animals which often succumb to the infection with fatal consequences unless treated in the very early stages.

[magalan]

Let's not worry about semantics................

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/fac ... isease.htm

[Keithcaley]

BL@@DY HELL!

Now I'm really ticked - off!

[Bilko]

4,000 tick types in 10 species in Cyprus!
⅛” long, or slightly larger
On most hairy / furry animals & reptiles; and humans
Feeds on BLOOD - active July / August / September
Attacks ankles & neck
Cause of Lyme Disease (US)
Wear a hat, socks, tuck in your trouser legs
Have a good ‘rubbing’ wash down
Spin clothes in a hot dryer for 10 minutes

[Marions]

Nowyou have got me frantic with worry. My poor dog had loads of the things this year - virtually never before. Horrible nasty things, but I rather suspect that next year will not be so bad. This year has also been the year of the Daddy Longlegs with cobwebs everywhere. Hopefully now it is October (and I have still found a couple of tics - even though Bilko says they are ony to September, -n maybe itis the hotter weather continuing? ) they will fade away and die, before I get TOO FRANTIC.

Thanks for the help, contributions, and display of excellent writing skills of the many, ! Just hope the original poster is O.K. and not totally ticked off by all the helpful comments.

[Manzara]

Well with all these diffrent types of tics and diseases its a wonder we are not all neurotic
Is this tic thing endemic
or are the ones on drugs narcotics?

[magalan]

Look out ---- Marion is frantic!

[deputydawg]

These ticks always seen to be in much larger numbers in areas where sheep and goats are taken to graze. In recent years the grazing of these animals has very much decreased in the area of our villa though we still maintain regular defensive treatments for our pets and also inspect them as often as possible. I believe that it is best to remain vigilant at all times, particularly if you have pets which make use of the same ground as livestock.

For Keith. I hope that is not too melodramaTICK

[Keithcaley]

dd, not at all, I give your post a big

[Bilko]

A Cyprus tick

[Marions]

oh thanks, Bilko. I have now gone from tick to sic k! Yuk! That picture is a big turn off - never understood why the almighty created some of the critters he/she did.
But to DD, I don't live in an area of sheep and goats grazing, and my dog doesn't go anywhere near such areas, but they seem to be in my garden.
Is there anything I could spray in the area without killing the overgrown flowers and weeds, or harming my pets?

and definitley I am now more 'tic' than 'fran'

[deputydawg]

Marions. Ticks thrive mainly in dark, damp, areas of rotting vegetation and dislike strong sunlight. You may wish to goggle "how to keep ticks from a garden" and, amongst some of the advice which could perhaps be impractical, it details ways of keeping the environment there uninviting to the ticks and gives suggestions for non toxic sprays. A couple of my
Cypriot friends independently told me that they from time to time pour a light covering of diesel oil on the concrete base below their wire fence perimeters and this repels snakes, slugs etc. How good this might be I have no idea nor how it might impact on small creatures who may be welcome in your garden to eat aphids and the like. Clearly areas of open gravel inside fencing and walls will help as will avoiding build ups of rotting leaves etc. Somewhat off thread, but with the welfare of pets in mind, local vets have confirmed to me that the use of sun barrier creams on pets with white or light coloured ears and a susceptibility to sores which can turn cancerous on ears is beneficial and safe for them. However, it must be the type which is absorbed into the skin and gives all day protection from the hot Summer sun.

[paula121s]

Thank you Marion for your concern, I can report that my partner is still ticking along nicely and has so far had no ill effects. I was most impressed, we have been away for the weekend and got back to find my topic was "hot" never been hot before . I have really enjoyed all the antics along with the useful advice given, although I must say as I am of a slightly squemish nature could've have done without the pictures especially the big green tic

[Keithcaley]

...especially the big green tic

Well, I'm glad that at least one person 'got' that...

[Bilko]

Marion & Paula
When you see the Illustrated Talk 'Arthropods in Cyprus' advertised (for charity), you have two choices:

1. Stay away, or

2. Come along and begin to appreciate and enjoy the beauty and magnificence of nature - hope you do.

Fact: Insects etc represent over 80% of all animal species on earth and we eat lots of 'em, sometimes involuntarily

Hope this doesn't bug you too much.
Best