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Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :

QUOTE- "Scientists in Germany have discovered a tropical tick which can grow up to an INCH LONG – 10 times bigger than a common tick."

https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1004232/disease-Crimean-Congo-fever-germany-monster-tick

Posted by hiker53 (Member # 6046) on :

Well, at least you could see it easily. UGH!

But, it's disease can be fatal. Double UGH!

[ 08-21-2018, 12:13 PM: Message edited by: hiker53 ]

Posted by Robin123 (Member # 9197) on :

Note - tied to climate change - ie hotter temp causing bird migration with ticks attached.

Where I live, we're getting ready for a huge climate march in September, as the whole world is coming here in SF for a global climate conference. I spoke up at a meeting last nite about the impact of global warming on the spread of Lyme/co's.

Posted by MADDOG (Member # 18) on :

At least they can't hide in your navel.
MADDOG