Harrison Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Posted June 11, 2012 well that's it you must give up that spot you should give it to me and never go back..LOL man that is nasty Pm me, Phil, I think it's time for a fullsize BioHazard suit I know, I even had my tinfoil hat on and all. Phill I, like you were attached by these ants and was lucky my wife took my straight to emeg at East General, "Im ok dear just get me home" " shut up ,your going to the hospital" . Dont know if there is something to do with commerants , but I was attacked when out on the spit for a walk with the wife , I walked into an area that had dead trees loaded with cormerants nests and mounds of bird dropping all around . Started takeing pics of the damage and I noticed ant hills in the cormant poo . Thought wow must be some kind of tough ant that could make a home when all else was dead . Like you said the stings burn like hell and than I swelled up like a beached whale . The spit is out of bounds for me now , never going back , thanks for the heads up in Bowmanville wont be doing any hiking there allso .... .. We should start a group. I remember you saying that before, glad you listened too. 1in 100.000 people can be overcome by fire ant bites. Look up bit me by Mike Leahy. Better odds then the lottery or Lew smiling after catching a bass. I see that this is an old thread - revived.... Just wanted to mention that allergens in general, and stings/bites in particular can sensitize you. In other words, each subsequent exposure will cause a more severe anaphylactic reaction. In many people, repeat exposure can lead to anaphylaxis and death. Maybe not the first or second time, but ... Be careful Phil, and be aware that your kids may have inherited your allergy. Thanks Wizard, I will admit it has been a couple years since the first incident, I think I may of been a little complacent... Not anymore, especially with the lil ones. Good advice.
adempsey Posted June 11, 2012 Report Posted June 11, 2012 Just wanted to mention that allergens in general, and stings/bites in particular can sensitize you. In other words, each subsequent exposure will cause a more severe anaphylactic reaction. In many people, repeat exposure can lead to anaphylaxis and death. Maybe not the first or second time, but ... I am pretty sure that is incorrect. If you have experienced a severe allergic reaction you are considered at risk for anaphylaxis. Anyone at risk will have been prescribed an Epipen. An anaphylactic reaction can happen at any time in subsequent reactions. It's unpredictable as well as the severity of the reaction.
chefboi17 Posted June 11, 2012 Report Posted June 11, 2012 The way they hook into you clothes right against your skin is the worst! Getting bit multiple times, and seeing nothing when you check the area, then finding one sneaky one on the inside of your cuff is annoying to say the least
jigsnreels Posted June 11, 2012 Report Posted June 11, 2012 Yes, fire ants are venomous, and for those who are unfortunate enough to be allergic to their venom, they can be deadly. You're a lucky man.
Jds63 Posted June 11, 2012 Report Posted June 11, 2012 Wow glad that you guys are OK and the kids never got bit, ..thanks for sharing your exeriences this really helps us become more aware of these critters ... I have been taking the dog for walks along the shore line , now I will choose another area
Broker Posted June 11, 2012 Report Posted June 11, 2012 Never thought those little things could do so much harm! Glad you ok
nroadrunner Posted June 11, 2012 Report Posted June 11, 2012 similar thing happened to my wife when pregnant. we were on Manitoulin Island visiting friends and doing an archery shoot when we stepped on a ground hornets nest. Never allergic before but she swelled up like crazy, luckily one of the people there was a nurse. benidry fixed it but later had a doctors appt and he prescribed a pen. Scary stuff. Glad your okay Ian
crappieperchhunter Posted June 11, 2012 Report Posted June 11, 2012 Looks like you will have to drag a canoe in there from now on Phil to stay away from the Ants. It sucks when a handy fishing spot gets scratched off the list
aplumma Posted June 12, 2012 Report Posted June 12, 2012 Fire ants brings back memories of growing up down South. Them buggers are all over the place and I had to jump into the water trough a few times to get the off me. Art
Handlebarz Posted June 12, 2012 Report Posted June 12, 2012 Phil I had my knee chewed up years back when I was working on my deck kneeled down right on top of the home they were not happy. I was lucky. I guess it's time for a pen for you to carry with you now
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