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submitted 2 months ago by robocall to c/sanfrancisco

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I noticed a bug bite on my leg today. It's surprising to me because I thought it was currently too cold for mosquitos to live. Where I live, we do frequently get mosquitos in the summer, but not typically when it's this cold.

Also, the bite is in a unique spot. It's right below my knee. they typically prefer my hands/arms or my ankles.

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[–] j4k3 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Probably a spider bite. In SoCal, I get them a lot.

[–] robocall 1 points 2 months ago

This comment single handedly convinced me that this is a spider bite.

I don't live near ticks, like the other comment suggested. I live with many spiders in my home.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Watch out for red flare if there is any danger of ticks in your area.

[–] I_Fart_Glitter 2 points 2 months ago

All the tic bites I’ve seen in person have a sort of necrotic divot in the center, even if the tic tests negative for disease.

[–] robocall 2 points 2 months ago

I absolutely hate ticks. Fortunately the chances of it being a tick bite are very low. I will look for the ring none the less.

[–] robocall 2 points 2 months ago

Update: I woke up to a mosquito buzzing in my ear. I now believe there is a mosquito alive in my apartment and feeding off my body.