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What has bitten me? Warning: pic's included

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MyCatsAreFuckwits · 19/05/2024 20:35

Felt an itch while out last night, located on inside calf, where seam of skinny jeans lies.
Took off jeans about 11:30 and noticed a very small bite. Took oral antihistamine and bathed area.
Small blister had developed by morning, also red and rather warm. Pen marked edge of red area at 8:30am
This is it now, 24 hours after first feeling the itch.
Any ideas of the critter that caused this?

What has bitten me? Warning: pic's included
What has bitten me? Warning: pic's included
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TheFormidableMrsC · 19/05/2024 23:42

I was bitten by a horsefly a couple of weeks ago. It didn't blister like that but was a massive itchy lump with a huge purple bruise around it. I'm certain it was a horsefly as they have slasher jaws and there was a long streak of blood from it. I was out walking and I live rurally. I took antihistamine and drew round it. It did look like it was spreading as it had a long red streak coming out of the bruised area. I cleaned it and used hydrocortisone cream and it settled pretty quickly. Admittedly I'd probably get that blister looked at.

Cocopogo · 19/05/2024 23:32

I was going to say hogweed but you seem pretty confident it’s not

Burnamer · 19/05/2024 23:29

OP if you know what inserts make you react like this, why are you asking? Why not just post and say “look at my blister” which is I think what you meant….

80smonster · 19/05/2024 23:27

MyCatsAreFuckwits · 19/05/2024 20:35

Felt an itch while out last night, located on inside calf, where seam of skinny jeans lies.
Took off jeans about 11:30 and noticed a very small bite. Took oral antihistamine and bathed area.
Small blister had developed by morning, also red and rather warm. Pen marked edge of red area at 8:30am
This is it now, 24 hours after first feeling the itch.
Any ideas of the critter that caused this?

I had exactly the same. Doctor guessed at spider bite (we live in central London). I needed antibiotics and had the wound packed for weeks. Go see a doctor!

raspberryjamjar · 19/05/2024 23:02

I had this a couple of years ago. Blister finally popped but I still have a red mark on my hand where it was! Totally smooth but different colour to the rest of me forever!

DeathMetalMum · 19/05/2024 22:50

I get this from mosquito bites, I wear insect repellent if I'm planning going somewhere known for mosquitos.

I was bitten by something yesterday on my arse. Quite surprised as I had a reasonably think pair of cropped jeans on. It's now starting to get big and red so I'm guessing there was a mosquito hiding in the toilet or something 🙄

Remagirl · 19/05/2024 22:47

Horsefly. I get this reaction too. They can get you through jeans and jodhpurs with no trouble at all!

BreezySheep · 19/05/2024 22:43

I also reckon horsefly, I was bitten a couple of years ago and blister was identical. Pharmacist told me to go to GP, and they prescribed antibiotics - hope it heals up swiftly for you!

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 19/05/2024 22:41

Could it not be just a blister from the seam rubbing? I had a massive blister like that recently after camping and was pretty sure it was just a blister.

Barrenfieldoffucks · 19/05/2024 22:41

Ds responds like this to a simple mosquito

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MyCatsAreFuckwits · 19/05/2024 22:39

I thought Spooner Corner would be quiet on a sunny Sunday 🌞
Warning was given in advance 😂
To be fair I'm not sure I was ready for the Spooner Corner replies 😅

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MyCatsAreFuckwits · 19/05/2024 22:35

@BuckFadger
😂😂😂 No, not Jelly Tots....I LOVE a Jelly Tot....and Tuty Fruity. 🙃

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Lollipopsicle · 19/05/2024 22:28

BuckFadger · 19/05/2024 21:37

Are you sure it's not a stuck on Jelly Tot?

🤣🤣

PhuckyNell · 19/05/2024 22:24

Jesus h Christ get these over to Sporner corner tout suite

TwoBlueFish · 19/05/2024 22:22

I got these last year in Croatia, think it was Mozzys. They eventually popped by themselves.

What has bitten me? Warning: pic's included
What has bitten me? Warning: pic's included
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MyCatsAreFuckwits · 19/05/2024 22:19

@MargaretThursday
You poor thing.
It's amazing the amount of different reactions people have to different insects.
Tiny creatures cause so much damage. X

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IVFlife · 19/05/2024 22:16

No idea but hope it goes soon uuugh

MargaretThursday · 19/05/2024 22:15

Blandford flies result like that in me. They often leave blood dripping from the bite too. Normally need antibiotics. Last one I had, I was bitten on the ankle and swollen from my toes to my knee so much it felt like if you touched me too hard I'd explode.
Horseflies sometimes I react like that too, but they almost always clear themselves up without antibiotics.

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MyCatsAreFuckwits · 19/05/2024 22:12

I will investigate Blandford Flies 😬
Never heard of them before.
Could be spider, mosquito or horsefly.

No horseplay, unfortunately 😂

God, I have been wishing for summer to return for 8 months, and here it is....along with it's pests 🤪

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Thecatspjymas · 19/05/2024 22:07

It is 100% a blandford fly bite - buggers get me every May!

chutneypig · 19/05/2024 22:06

For me, personally, I've had this on bites close to my ankles. In New Orleans, Rome and in the UK, so I've assumed not the same insect but more positional. Blister plasters were a huge help in resolving them.

buckleten · 19/05/2024 21:59

This looks like a Blandford fly bite,there are a lot around this year..

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MyCatsAreFuckwits · 19/05/2024 21:59

@gettingolderbutcooler
@Crispynoodle
😂😂😂
Bloomin autocorrect!
Thank you for making me giggle 😃

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MaMisled · 19/05/2024 21:58

MaMisled · 19/05/2024 21:53

I had a bite EXACTLY like that 2 summers ago whilst wearing cuffed walking trousers. Both GP and Practice Nurse said False Widow Spider bite. 😲

Covered in calamine lotion.

What has bitten me? Warning: pic's included
Sonolanona · 19/05/2024 21:57

Blandford fly bites looks like that..and they are TINY flies so you have no idea til the blister and the itching and the swelling appears. I've been bitten this year (May/June is peak season)