killer, disease infected ticks

[schoolie monster]

The little bastard's pincers were in, but he had just started. He took some skin when I pulled him out, but he came out clean. I hope he hadn't gotten so far as to inject any saliva. Yeah, I'll watch for symptoms... rash, fever, muscle aches, joint swelling, flu, premature death... if any of these develop within 3-12 days, I'll get checked out.

I taped him to a piece of cardboard and noted the date, etc. The 99% alcohol I bathed him in kinda took the spunk out of him.

He (or she) is a pretty big bastard, so I'm not too concerned. But... just wanted to give you guys a heads up.

Good news about the neck... would hate to see it cut into too much of your season. A few muscle relaxants and you'll be set.

Well, gotta go... I'm feeling very fatigued and feverish. Later.