1. It turns out only the females bite.
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2. The females actually bite to feed on your blood…they need the protein to develop their eggs.
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3. Many only live up to 2 months, though some reportedly make it to 5 or 6 months…goodbye and good riddance.
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4. They are considered the most dangerous creature on the planet due to the number of human deaths they cause each year (over 1 million).
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5. Pregnant women are said to get bitten twice as much as other people, so cover up ladies!
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