The "Vegan Vampire" Tick Terrorizing Martha's Vineyard The picturesque island of Martha's Vineyard, a haven for celebrities and summer revelers alike, is grappling with an unexpected menace: the lone star tick.
Its bite may not be as dramatic as that of a great white shark, but it has spawned a crisis that threatens to disrupt life on the island.
Alpha gal syndrome, a mysterious and debilitating allergy, is the tick's sinister legacy.