May want to watch out for this, lads.
If you happen to find yourself in a wooded area in the UK for some reason, you should probably get the hell out of there as fast as you can. That’s because there’s a spider-like creature out there that can kill you with just one bite, as their saliva can trigger a deadly allergic reaction.
There is currently no cure for bites from these tiny little assholes, and reactions from them range from an itch to anaphylactic shock. They are also known to pass Lyme disease to people, as well.
These tiny bloodsucking ticks are quite stealth, too. Proteins in their spit evolved to manipulate immune cells so that they can suck blood and transmit pathogens in peace. It has been discovered that global warming and habitat loss is to blame for the increased contact between these ticks and humans. Needy-ass ticks.
Scientists are hopeful that a vaccine can be created from the ticks’ spit allergen once it is identified, but until then, all you English folks need to stay the hell out of wooded areas.
Via Mirror
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