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Parasite on belly button!
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Reading answerprancers question below reminded me of something I'd tried to forget! Just got back from touring in Scotland and one morning when I went for a shower I noticed blood coming from near my belly button and on closer inspection there was a small insect attached to my skin. I brushed it off in panic, but then picked it up to show hubby.
First thought was that it was a tick, but it wasn't like ticks I've found on my cats,too flat and small, any ideas?
First thought was that it was a tick, but it wasn't like ticks I've found on my cats,too flat and small, any ideas?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Have you saved it in formaldehyde? Probably a tick, as they are very fond of blood. There are many species and they look quite different from before they've had a feed or after.
Unlike proper insects, Ticks and Mites have eight legs and are closely related to spiders. Most look gross but here is a pretty one.
http://tinypic.com/r/k1xb11/7
Unlike proper insects, Ticks and Mites have eight legs and are closely related to spiders. Most look gross but here is a pretty one.
http://tinypic.com/r/k1xb11/7
Lymes disease is spread by insects so, depending on how long ago this was, it might be worth your while to have yourself checked for it. It is a very debilitating and potentially dangerous disease. See http://news.bbc.co.uk.../scotland/6641115.stm
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