A couple of days ago, while doing the good neighbour thing, we stood somewhere between our site and our new neighbours' site, introduced ourselves and chatted for 20 minutes or so. Of course, meeting someone for the first time, you want them to
think you are somewhat sane or, at the very least, able to converse without acting like an idiot.
About five minutes into our chat, my ankles suddently began to sting, the feeling very close to that of a severe rash. Though the pain slowly increased in severity, I continued to smile and nod, wiggling, scratching one ankle with the opposite foot, and vice versa. Finally, about 30 seconds into my girations, I cut into the conversation, apologized and looked down at my ankles to check out this "instant rash" I seemed to have developed.
Well, a rash it was not. I was covered in fire ants! It seemed I was standing smack dab in the middle of their nest, and they were not impressed. And that is where the Mexican hat dance comes in. They were all over my running shoes, my ankles and my legs. The only positive side to this is these guys are fairly easy to remove. Just a few swipes and they fall off. They left proof of their visit, of course, and a little research tells me the pimple-like bites should disappear completely within a month.
So my tip to you: Always look down before you plant your feet anywhere for any length of time. These ants are prevalent in the southern states and, though very tiny, sure do pack a punch!
think you are somewhat sane or, at the very least, able to converse without acting like an idiot.
About five minutes into our chat, my ankles suddently began to sting, the feeling very close to that of a severe rash. Though the pain slowly increased in severity, I continued to smile and nod, wiggling, scratching one ankle with the opposite foot, and vice versa. Finally, about 30 seconds into my girations, I cut into the conversation, apologized and looked down at my ankles to check out this "instant rash" I seemed to have developed.
Well, a rash it was not. I was covered in fire ants! It seemed I was standing smack dab in the middle of their nest, and they were not impressed. And that is where the Mexican hat dance comes in. They were all over my running shoes, my ankles and my legs. The only positive side to this is these guys are fairly easy to remove. Just a few swipes and they fall off. They left proof of their visit, of course, and a little research tells me the pimple-like bites should disappear completely within a month.
So my tip to you: Always look down before you plant your feet anywhere for any length of time. These ants are prevalent in the southern states and, though very tiny, sure do pack a punch!
Here is the best tip I will ever give you, when you step in fire ants, removed them them blob the sking with bleach instant relief from burning, itchiness, and swelling,
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LOL Please re-read what you wrote above! I did figure out what you meant! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWow, should of been remove them, then blotch skin with bleach, wow guess one vodka and orange juice to many LOL
ReplyDeleteOr not enough?!!
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