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Old Aug 13, 2014, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Crescent Moon View Post
I think they are hard to just pull out without leaving the head behind, which I think is a problem. There are a few different ways to coax them to pull their heads out - like a hot match
I just checked the CDC website. They say not to use a match, because it may cause the tick to inject fluids into you. I would add that you run the risk of burning yourself.

If the tick leaves its head in you, it may cause a little irritated bump, but it's unlikely to be any real problem. It will heal up.

As I said, I've had many ticks in my life. And my animals have had many, many more. I just grab them and pull them out. It's never been a problem. I think people make too much of it.
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