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How do you tell a tic from a small spider?

Discussion in 'Pests, Diseases and Cures' started by BB3, Oct 6, 2025.

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  1. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    I've often had very tiny leeches attached to my arm or hand when messing around in the pond in summer, but they are no more than about 5mm long and doubt they could puncture the skin.
    I assume they live on the fish.
     
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