tweetie,

TWEETIE PIE wrote:

ps angie34....what can you use to stop sand flea bites...tweetie

Few drops of Eucalyptus oil or lemon Eucalyptus oil in to your hand full off suntan lotion and rub on... this is quite effective or Tiger Balm.

Angie.

My sister in law was horribly bitten by sand flies in Jamaica. When she came home her ankles & lower legs looked like the elephant man. She had antibiotics from the DR, but it took months for all the bites & subsequent scarring to go.

hi all....dont want to scaremonger but these sand fleas can carry a nasty called Leishmaniasis. ...it can knock out your immune system....death usually occurs within 2 yrs from other infections if not treated...as I got bitten and wasnt well nearly 5yrs ago it isn't relevant to me....but think we all should be aware these little nasties are serious enemies and bites shouldnt be ignored if get one that dont heal properly or you get a fever after being bitten....tweetie