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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 Bites

Don’t Just Figure You Have Chigger Bites Get Relief

The Chigger is the larvae stage of a red mite’s life The adult red mite also known as a red bug is not a parasite The larvae stage which is directly after hatching will seek out human hosts The chigger is also the larvae of the Harvest mite also known as the Scrub mite Mites develop in four stages: eggs, larvae, nymphs, and adults Nymphs and adult mites do not feed on humans, they feed .....More on Bites

Ticked Off By Tick Bites

Ticked off by tick bites, well you should be Tick-born illnesses are rampant in the United States, and are introduced to humans by way of tick bites Though the actual processes involved in the transmission of tick viruses are not fully understood it is believed that tick bites transmit a saliva compound that aids in the digestive processes for the tick before its blood meal Lyme Disease i.....More on Bites

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 Bites

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 Bites

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 Bites

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 Bites

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 Bites

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 Bites

Another one Bites the Dust or do the Dust Mites Bite Me

Another one bites the dust was a great song by the rock group Queen, but not such a great feeling when a human has been bitten by a dust mite These little insects can be very irritating for their human hosts It takes trained personnel in a laboratory setting to identify a mite bite Though the technician may be singing another one bites the dust, this individual is concerned with preventing the.....More on Bites

Bear Bites Present The Need For Immediate Care

For anyone living or vacationing in bear country it is important to know how to stay safe and to treat bear bites, mauling and wounds Bears have great sense of smell, sight, and hearing, they are good runners and great swimmers No doubt they can outrun a human when in pursuit The bear is a beautiful, intelligent, and curious creature It is also highly predictable With some educatio.....More on Bites

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 Bites

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﻿Dangerous Snake Bites

﻿Don’t Just Figure You Have Chigger Bites Get Relief

﻿Ticked Off By Tick Bites

﻿First Aid for Insect Bites

﻿Canine Injuries: What to do About Dog Bites

﻿Brown Recluse Spider Bites Call For Medical Attention

﻿The Kiss of Death: The Truth About Spider Bites

﻿The Real Deal on Bites

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

﻿Another one Bites the Dust or do the Dust Mites Bite Me

﻿Bear Bites Present The Need For Immediate Care

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