Bite Me with Dr. Mike: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

This series travels the globe to show travelers what not to do with tiny creatures that pack a hefty punch. Whether it is an acid-spewing ant or an explosive beetle, Dr. Mike Leahy is on the lookout for the creepiest crawlies in this action-packed series. Scouring the globe for some of the most advanced killers in the animal kingdom, Mike proves that size does not matter when it comes to posing the biggest threat to humans. Under the watchful eye of medics Mike endeavors to understand the science behind their secret weapons, and highlight how to avoid an unwanted close encounter.

Series details

• Title: Bite Me with Dr. Mike
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Action, Nature, Travel
• Premiere date: 2009-06-23
• Final broadcast date listed: 2009-08-11
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Travel Channel
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 30 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 34907
• IMDb ID: tt1508001
• TVDB ID: 104871

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2009-06-23; final listed air date 2009-08-11.

Source and licence

Adapted from Bite Me with Dr. Mike on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.