hey guys i found out the hard way that pulling a leach off(1st mistake)is not the way to go. i didnt bother to treat the bite(2nd mistake)a week or so after being bitten and still being dam itchy at the bite my lymph glands suddenly swelled up and the bite took on a nasty red/purple swollen look.lymph glands in my right thigh are currently the size of an egg and i feel as though i have the flu.its prevented me from riding for the last 3 days Dammit! so dont neglect the little suckers.
No, no, no you don't need the Pepper shaker that's just excess weight that will slow you down.
You could also try an old bush remedy - urine, but given it was on your heal, you would definitely need to find someone willing to assist in the application.
That bite actually caused me a bit off grief aswell. I still have a large red mark on my ankle and is still extremely itchy. And that was a week ago. I left that leech on. He fell off after he was full and has still become itchy and red.
leach bites arent harmless
hey guys i found out the hard way that pulling a leach off(1st mistake)is not the way to go. i didnt bother to treat the bite(2nd mistake)a week or so after being bitten and still being dam itchy at the bite my lymph glands suddenly swelled up and the bite took on a nasty red/purple swollen look.lymph glands in my right thigh are currently the size of an egg and i feel as though i have the flu.its prevented me from riding for the last 3 days Dammit! so dont neglect the little suckers.
Next time try a little salt
Next time try a little salt
salt
yeh i know but after my pump spare tube and bike tool i couldnt fit the saltnpeppa shakers in my pack!!
No salt? leave it on until
No salt?
leave it on until you get home. It wont eat that much and will probably drop off by itself
no salt
good advice for next time for sure-who needs a lymphatic infection and days away from the bike when on hols!!suxs big time
Matt, No, no, no you don't
Matt,
No, no, no you don't need the Pepper shaker that's just excess weight that will slow you down.
You could also try an old bush remedy - urine, but given it was on your heal, you would definitely need to find someone willing to assist in the application.
Salt, I actually think they
taste better with a little mustard, hot english to be precise
That bite actually caused me
That bite actually caused me a bit off grief aswell. I still have a large red mark on my ankle and is still extremely itchy. And that was a week ago. I left that leech on. He fell off after he was full and has still become itchy and red.