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I was stung by something but i know not what. will i be able to tell just by looking at the spot?
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No: Not really. Only rarely can you distinguish the type of bug bite.
Answered 11/27/2017
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No: There are few punctures by insects that are characteristic. Despite popular belief, you cannot see the "fang marks" from spiders.
Answered 10/24/2017
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