I don't know what to do but I'm freaking out after reading too much on the net. I received a primate bite today. It was very innocent and I didn't think he even broke the skin until it wouldn't stop bleeding a few minutes later.
What I'm freaking out about is that it's numb and has sharp pains. I read that I might need rabies shots (again) and that they have some diseases that are bad.
Here is my conflict. The primate belongs to a very good friend of mine. I would hate to report the incident since he might have to go to an animal control shelter, etc. I just can't do it to her. I can't tell the doc what happened or he'll have to report it. DH is telling me that if I see a doc he is going to have to report it by law.
The bite where the large canine punctured the skin has already swollen and looks infected even though we took precautions. Girls and guys his canines are large. They are super large. They are this..................................BIG! I didn't realize it had gone in that far because the bite didn't hurt as bad as it looks.
So, I'm going to be up all night fretting and worrying about what to do. My friend has called me several times to ask if I'm okay. I even went back to the primate's room and made friends again. I don't know what set him off, he just bent down, grabbed my ankle and then bit me. After that it was a whirlwind because his "daddy" was pissed and chasing him around the room.
All this because they brought a baby primate home today and I had to go visit. She is so small she fits in your hands at a month old. She is adorable. DH already said NO. Trinkett wouldn't like her anyhow.