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By arghvee - Posted on 02 February 2015

Picked up a little leech at OMV helping one of my kids post-stack, which turned into a big fat leech after gorging on my blood. My kids thought it was hilarious...until I told them that doctors still use leeches to help re-attach limbs ... after I rip their arms off.

No salt or lighter to get rid of it, so tried benedine. It dropped off ok, but the spot got mighty infected for days.

Tip: carry salt !

‹ Anyone ever tried this? Local jumps for a beginner ›
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hawkeye's picture
Hello Aunty
Submitted by hawkeye on Mon, 02/02/2015 - 21:13.

Matt P's picture
No salt...?
Submitted by Matt P on Tue, 03/02/2015 - 07:47.

Try urine.

BT's picture
Had plenty of leeches in my
Submitted by BT on Tue, 03/02/2015 - 10:50.

Had plenty of leeches in my time. Just rip the bastards straight off.

spindog's picture
and turn them..
Submitted by spindog on Tue, 03/02/2015 - 11:06.

inside out with a small stick! Eye-wink

simoen's picture
yep just rip them, they'll
Submitted by simoen on Fri, 06/02/2015 - 12:05.

yep just rip them, they'll get itchy in a coupla days

Simon's picture
Turmeric powder
Submitted by Simon on Fri, 06/02/2015 - 20:37.

First time I got leeched was in Sri Lanka. Locals in village gave me turmeric powder to rub in once they dropped off.

Still use this now I'm in Aussie.

The powder helps clot the blood and turmeric is both antiseptic and anti bacterial. I've never had an infection.

It sure stains though so watch out for your socks.

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