Here is an link to an excellent flyer from the CDC on ticks (and removal there-of) and Lyme Disease.
https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/resources/tool ... se-508.pdf
Jim Wagner
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Update: a few weeks ago, I had to use the Tick Twister on a hiking partner, and then it had to be used on me, and both times it seemed to work really well. The tick that was pulled off me (after around 4 hours embedded) was so intact that it extracted itself from the twister slot and started crawling around.
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I try to follow the practice of pulling on a tick gently until it gives up and releases on its own (using the proper instrument and technique). Done correctly, you don't squeeze the tick. Imagine pulling a nail out of wood, using a claw hammer. Same idea. Pull gently until your skin tents out, hold for maybe 15 seconds, if no success pull a little harder. It always works for me, I've never had to pull a tick out using brute force (i.e. I've never pulled a tick off the same way you'd pick a berry, by simply plucking it off quickly). I've only had to extract a handful* of ticks, so I'm far from an expert.
* not literally, that would be horrible
* not literally, that would be horrible
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I had one squirm in a vial of rubbing alcohol for a couple days before there was no further movement.
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Chip Down: your "catch and release" comment is very funny
I just hope I don't get bitten by one of your ticks. However, my policy is more like "stand your ground." If it bites me, it dies. That goes for animals big and small.
BTW, I could use another bear skin carpet. That cougar skin in the guest bedroom is getting a bit worn out.posting.php?mode=reply&f=18&t=28121#
I just hope I don't get bitten by one of your ticks. However, my policy is more like "stand your ground." If it bites me, it dies. That goes for animals big and small.
BTW, I could use another bear skin carpet. That cougar skin in the guest bedroom is getting a bit worn out.posting.php?mode=reply&f=18&t=28121#
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hmmm...
my cat bit me...
my cat bit me...
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