Look at slideshow from WebMD for more pictures. Want to see what some of the most commonly encountered bugs and their bites look like? Then peruse the gallery. You'll feel itchy, be jumpy, and be more educated once you've done so.

You're looking at a trio of deer ticks. These parasites are diminutive (the average adult is the size of a sesame seed -- think of that the next time you're eating a Big Mac), but you still need to be on the alert. These ticks are vectors for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.




I've never had ticks myself, though I once de-ticked my dog. That was fun for a wee lad, as it involved fire (a blown out match, which I've since learned isn't the best way to rid oneself of ticks) and the ticks made a slight popping noise when I smashed them.
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-- Edited by Dj Quiva on Friday 29th of May 2009 08:24:32 PM