Shefa Leech

Do leeches suck dirty blood?

Leeches do not suck dirty blood, as is known among the people. On the contrary, leeches look for the cleanest place to suckle. The area to be leeched should be thoroughly cleaned with water. Any cleaning agent, perfume, cream, sweat etc. In places with a smell, leeches do not hold.

What should I do with the leeches we use?

Leeches, which are rapidly becoming extinct, should not be considered as medical waste and should be recycled. In scientific studies, it has been determined that leeches have the digestion that can destroy even viruses that enter their bodies in 3 months. For this reason, leeches kept in the natural environment for 4-6 months become reusable after being cleaned of all kinds of diseases.

When do leeches lay eggs?

Like many living things, leeches are also sexually reproducing creatures. They reproduce by laying eggs called cocoon. Although they do not have a specific spawning period, it has been observed that they produce more dense cocoon in seasonal transitions (April-May, October-November). Leeches are bisexual, both male and female, and cannot mate on their own.

How can we sterilize leeches?

Leeches are referred to as parasites in the literature. If you try to sterilize the parasites, they will die. External surface cleaning can be done with some disinfectant drugs. Disinfecting does not mean sterilizing. Such claims are for commercial profit purposes and do not reflect the truth.