Its not all smiles on expedition.....

[trekkingnut]

Just to prove that its not always fun and games whilst out and about.... character building eh!

[JonathanD]

Leaches do my nut in. Keep up the vid posts, it's good to see these snippets.

[John Fenna]

I HATE LEECHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!


they creep me out - even the medically applied ones - the jungle ones... well they are one reason I will not go back to the jungle!

[bushwacker bob]

I HATE LEECHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!


they creep me out - even the medically applied ones - the jungle ones... well they are one reason I will not go back to the jungle!

That, and it ain't half hot Mum.

[Shewie]

Ew, not for me thanks

I get annoyed if I find a slug in my bivvy

[BOD]

can't see the video.

someone care to post a link?

I don't mind the leeches its the itch afterward

[Angus Og]

can't see the video.

someone care to post a link?

I don't mind the leeches its the itch afterward

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=zjh8cFdSAIM

[BOD]

Its not everyone cup of tea but my leech regime is based on keeping them out of my boots and legs, since being infection-free and able to walk is the most important thing. Leg bites are easily infected.

So simply tucking trousers legs into the socks in jungle boots works for me. This gives me time to spot some of them crawling up and a flick is all that's usually needed.

Some get to the tummy and some to the neck but bites here do not bleed much as the blood pressure is lower than the legs.Neither do they itch as much

At night a dab of Mopiko - antiseptic and a local anaesthetic covered with a band aid or micropore will help prevent any scratching and resultant infection.

[Panama Jungle]

One good thing about the jungle here in Panama - lots of creepy crawlies etc but there are very, very few annoying ones like leeches or mossies.

[gliderrider]

When I think of leaches I always think of the scene in black adder where he see's the doctor who says "Id rather be a quack than a duckie!" Priceless.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez3BFGXR02A

Its a shame the real thing isnt as amusing.

I've always wanted to experience the rain forrest first hand, but unfortunatly its one of things I'm never likely to do.

[trekkingnut]

When I think of leaches I always think of the scene in black adder where he see's the doctor who says "Id rather be a quack than a duckie!" Priceless.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez3BFGXR02A

Its a shame the real thing isnt as amusing.

I've always wanted to experience the rain forrest first hand, but unfortunatly its one of things I'm never likely to do.

why unlikely to do it?