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dogboy · 06-03-2006, 06:42 AM

Twice in last few weeks I've seen deer while hiking on south end of Bear. While it's always a treat, it's also a warning as they carry ticks and ticks carry Lyme Disease --- something we should all watch out for. My suggestion is that if you find a tick on you, get tested for Lyme - if positive test, then you get antibiotics. All it takes 1 one tick to get Lyme. We wear hats and use plenty of bug spray. We also give each other 'head checks' after our hikes.

06-03-2006, 06:42 AM	#9
dogboy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	deer on bear island Twice in last few weeks I've seen deer while hiking on south end of Bear. While it's always a treat, it's also a warning as they carry ticks and ticks carry Lyme Disease --- something we should all watch out for. My suggestion is that if you find a tick on you, get tested for Lyme - if positive test, then you get antibiotics. All it takes 1 one tick to get Lyme. We wear hats and use plenty of bug spray. We also give each other 'head checks' after our hikes.