Something nailed me!

[skfullgun]

Went outside this evening to fire off a magazine of 9mm at the usual targets. After three rounds I thought I felt a fire ant start on my ankle. Within a milisecond I knew it was NOT a fireant!!!

Never did find the culprit. It got me through my sock, just above my shoe on my ankle.

 

[skfullgun]

Here is a pic.

 

[skfullgun]

My guess is "scorpion". They are small around here. I think I would have seen a wasp fly away.

I immediately put bleach, then ice on it.

It felt almost like I had been electrocuted and made me jump!

Oh well, only one hole, so it wasn't a snake!

 

[texasnurse]

Apparently Scorpions like .45 better


Sent from my iPhone with a general disregard for the masses

 

[yakdung]

Swipe a plastic credit card across it. Then I would drench it with Hydrogen Peroxide. Take a sharpee marker and make a circle around it, and then watch it very carefully. If it grows in size or if you develop a fever seek medical attention. Then listen to this song it will make you feel better:

 

[skfullgun]

Well, yakdung, you have me worried. I was gonna pour me a little whisky, take a benadryl, and call it a night.

 

[yakdung]

Normally I would agree. Simple cuts these days if not cared for, can take a nasty turn at times. Shot for the leg and two shots down the hatch.

 

[skfullgun]

Normally I would agree. Simple cuts these days if not cared for, can take a nasty turn at times. Shot for the leg and two shots down the hatch.

I will definitely keep an eye on it. The g/f went back to Houston this morning and I'm 30 minutes from town.

 

[vmax]

Dibs on the 9mm

 

[Moonpie]

Scorpion or cow killer.

You gon die.

His name was skfullen.

 

[skfullgun]

I ain't dead, yet.

 

[Moonpie]

Rub some dirt on it ya pansy. Hahaha

 

[Dawico]

It looks a lot like something I wouldn't even mention. Probably wouldn't even have slowed down my shooting.

 

[dsgrey]

I'd say scorpion too. Saw an article the other day where A&M claimed chiggers, locusts and scorpions were having a field day this year due to the early heat. I can vouch for the chiggers and locusts.

 

[single stack]

Are your spider senses tingling yet?

 

[Moonpie]

Serious question: Did you experience a copper like taste in your mouth about 20-30 minutes after the sting?

 

[TheMailMan]

Cow Killer or wasp. I've been hit by yellow jackets too many times to count. Sounds just like their sting.

I hate yellow jackets. In Portland in the fall when they start going to ground they get really defensive. Their favorite place to go to ground is in thick brush like boxwood hedges that sit in the shade. Since the neighborhood where I worked had a plethora of hedges and tons of shade those little bastards were everywhere. In that shade you never see them till it's too late.

Worst day I got stung three times. Worst week was seven times.

At least my customers were good. I'd tell them of the problem and they'd take care of it right away. I had the business cards for The Bee Guy in my vehicle. I always told him I should get a commission.

 

[Southpaw]

Serious question: Did you experience a copper like taste in your mouth about 20-30 minutes after the sting?

FMI....What would that indicate?

 

[Vaquero]

Bumble bee

 

[Ole Cowboy]

I ain't dead, yet.

Mama take this gun from me
I can't use it anymore
It's getting dark too dark to see
Feels like I'm knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, eh yeah

Mama put my guns in the ground
I can't shoot them anymore
That cold black cloud is comin' down
Feels like I'm knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door