I rode with my son to a bike rodeo for his Cub Scout Pack in June. While he was doing the rodeo stuff, I felt something biting my leg. I grabbed it, and thought it was a tick. It hurt, but I didn't think much about it. It started itching too. Luckily my DH was picking us up because I didn't want my son riding in the dark.

Leg got swollen, and was warm to the touch at the point of the bite. My husband said it wasn't a tick, because they don't hurt when they try to latch on. Leg continued to get red and warm to touch--then the red tentacles started spreading out from the wound.

Time to go to the doctor!!! I still never figured out what bit me, but I had to take antibiotics and it continued to itch and be swollen and uncomfortable for several days.

I sure hope that doesn't happen again! Wish I knew what bit me!!!