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[–] panda_abyss@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I have two defences against mosquitos.

Thick body hair they tangle in, and my body acclimates to regional mosquitos so I don’t get itchy.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Acclimating happened when I moved here! I'd get eaten alive at sunset, itchy for 20 minutes. Now? I can't remember an itchy bite, not for 20 years.