Question: Why would they use real leeches? Isn't that a danger to the actors?
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Answer: Leeches are not dangerous, just disgusting. While fairly easy to remove, leeches will fall off by themselves when they are full. They are not known to transmit any diseases though the wound can get infected just as any other scratch might.
Myridon