Tick remover!
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Tweezers
Tick removal from skin: The best way to remove a tick is to use a tweezers. As shown in Figure 1, Grasp the mouthparts near the skin surface, and pull directly outward in a firm but gentle manner. Avoid twisting because it could result in mouthparts breaking off and remaining embedded in skin. Also, do not squeeze the tick’s abdomen while attempting to remove it because pressure on its body cavity may force infectious fluid back into the skin. Apply an antiseptic such as rubbing alcohol or iodine to the feeding site after tick removal to prevent infection.
Figure 1. Proper technique for tick removal.
Tick removal from skin: The best way to remove a tick is to use a tweezers. As shown in Figure 1, Grasp the mouthparts near the skin surface, and pull directly outward in a firm but gentle manner. Avoid twisting because it could result in mouthparts breaking off and remaining embedded in skin. Also, do not squeeze the tick’s abdomen while attempting to remove it because pressure on its body cavity may force infectious fluid back into the skin. Apply an antiseptic such as rubbing alcohol or iodine to the feeding site after tick removal to prevent infection.
Figure 1. Proper technique for tick removal.
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Smeer mustard over it, and eventually it will drop off(Although somewhat more hairy)
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messiah khan said:
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Errr be very careful dude!!! I have been chronically ill with Lyme disease for 3 years after being bitten by one of those suckers - It has ruined my life!
I personally would suggest you go to your doctors or hospital and have it removed as they can put it on your records so if you become ill later on you know what caused it.
Watch out for a rash or flu like symptoms over the next 4 weeks. If you get ANY symptoms I suggest you get antibiotics A.S.A.P.
I personally would suggest you go to your doctors or hospital and have it removed as they can put it on your records so if you become ill later on you know what caused it.
Watch out for a rash or flu like symptoms over the next 4 weeks. If you get ANY symptoms I suggest you get antibiotics A.S.A.P.
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toy_soldier said:My mouse wheel just broke whilst reading your post
Thank you
... I think.Actually smearing butter on a tick can remove it, as it suffocates the thing causing it to drop off.
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I'd second the advice about seeing a doctor, my Dads been bitten by tics a few times and always gets checked out by the GP to be safe - Lyme disease isn't fun.