Question 1

what are the key symptoms of ant bite?

Accepted Answer

Sterile pustules: Fire ants cause the most distressing ant bites. They actually are stings, produced by the rear end of the insect, often in a circular pattern.  There is intense stinging, and then later, after that subsides, you will see a clear blister with yellow pus inside. Don't break it. If you are allergic to the fire ants, you can have a lot of itching, swelling, or even throat closing, asthma and shock.

Question 2

what do you put on a green ant bite

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Bicarb: Green ants bite and then spray the area with formic acid causing the burn and pain. Mix1tablespoon of bicarbinate of soda in 500ml of boiled and cooled water. Apply to area and should feel better in a few minutes repeat if necessary.

Question 3

why does itching an ant bite feel so good?

Accepted Answer

Stimulant: Everytime you scratch any itch, you are either 
a-removing the irritant
b- stimulating the blood flow to the area which moves the histamine which is causing the itch.

Question 4

i popped a fire ant bite what will it do now?

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Probably: Would recommend applying some neosporin / polymixin  topical ointment.  If it is a problem see your physician.  Hope this helps.

Question 5

red ant bite. hurts a lot. not like black ant. why?

Accepted Answer

Red ant bites: Red ant bites inject venom; black ants just pinch.

Question 6

when a ant bite has green liquid what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Would: Probably recommend seeing your physician - could be a localized infection.  Hope this helps.

Question 7

what do i do if i got an ant bite and now it is a bubble?

Accepted Answer

Don't pop it, that: Would increase chance for infection. It can actually resolve without any treatment.  You can also place a paste on 2 parts of baking soda ; 1 part of water over the lesion.

Question 8

how do you cure an ant bite on the penis?

Accepted Answer

Ouch!: Wash with soap and water. Some benadryl cream or cortisone cream may help with itching. You can take tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen for pain. See a doctor if it looks infected.

Question 9

do you think i should pop this pus filled ant bite?

Accepted Answer

Be careful: It is probably better to apply a warm, moist compress to something like this and allow it to open on its own. The trauma from squeezing it could create more inflammation than necessary and might lead to an infection.

Question 10

are you supposed to pop ant bite blisters or not?

Accepted Answer

No: Do not pop the blisters as it increases the risk of infection and scarring.

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