Bitten by an animal

[Smithy]

Have you ever been bitten by an animal if you have what animal was it?

I came up with this subject today as I got bitten by a horsefly which was painful at the time. It very itchy and sore at the moment hopefully it does not get infected.

 

[Yvonne Smith]

Lots of times being bitten by some kind insects. Worst was one of those brown recluse spiders, and my arm got a huge red swollen area that had to be surgically removed, and left a scar on my arm. Other than that bee or wasp stings were the worst from insects.

I have had animals who were biters but was never bitten bad by any of them. The very worst bite was from a copperhead snake, which is a large venomous snake. I didn’t see it under some brush and it attacked and bit me as I walked past. My leg was swollen and I couldn’t walk much on it for about two weeks. I had to keep it elevated as much as possible. It was a terrible and scary experience !

 

[Nancy Hart]

When I was finally able to catch my last cat---in the backyard in town, abandoned by someone---she bit completely through my thumbnail, even with baby teeth. She never tried to bite again for the next 16 years. One time by a German shepherd dog. Left 4 bruise marks on my leg through a heavy winter coat and jeans. I remembered not to run.

 

[Cpvr]

I got stung by a wasp a few years back. I ended up getting a small bump from it, but it didn't last that long.