Bitten by a blood-sucking buffalo leech? Here's how you get it off safely


Photos By ARNOLD LOH
Hold the Asian buffalo leech with a pair of pliers if required so it won’t latch on to your hand.

When the Asian buffalo leech bites, it feels like being pricked by a thumb tack.

Once its jaws latch on, it’s crucial to stay calm.

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