Insect bites and stings can be hard to identify yourself. Let’s take a look at common Tasmanian culprits.
Spider Bites
Spider bite severity varies depending on which species has bitten you. Typically a spider bite is hard to distinguish from any other bug, its may be:
Most Tasmanian spiders are harmless and bites may go unnoticed. There are some species however that may require further medical attention, those include the Red back spider and the Funnel web spider.
Bees & Wasps
Honeybee stings can deliver painful stings, however generally only sting when feeling provoked. On other hand, wasps can be more aggressive and sting continuously.
Symptoms may include:
Bed Bug Bites
Bed bugs can bite anywhere on the body where there is skin but tend to be on the hands, neck, face, shoulders, legs and arms. Symptoms of bites can include:
A raised itchy bump with a clear centre.
Rash can resemble conditions like hives or eczema.
Bites often grouped together and at times may occur in a line or zigzag pattern.
Ant Stings
Fortunately, although ant bites can be inconvenient and irritating, most stings are relatively harmless. Symptoms of a typical sting may include:
The ant most frequently associated with allergic reactions is commonly known as the jack jumper ant. These Ants have a dark black body and orange/brown pincers and limbs. Severe reactions from a Jack jumper sting may include:
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