For those of you who may still be dwelling on spiders,try a tick on for size. Unlike spiders many ticks (100 of the 850 species)carry transmittable diseases. Also unlike spiders they are bloodsucking external parasites,they do not live off insects as most spiders do,they feed on humans,wild and domestic animals,birds and reptiles. Ticks begin feeding by secreting a numbing chemical so their host doesn't feel their hard stabbing mandibles pierce the skin. Their mouth parts are barbed so an animal can't scratch or rub them off. Ticks can be found in wooded areas,brush or tall grass. A female tick can suck up to hundred times its own weight in blood,and lays 100 eggs at a time. Not convinced yet that they are worse than spiders? Along with all the other diseases they carry,they can also transmit malaria and HIV/AIDS. Wouldn't you really prefer a spider?
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