Skip to main content
Added video link, removed "no twisting" comment
Source Link
Roddy
  • 3.9k
  • 26
  • 19

It's vital to get them off ASAP as the risk of infection from Lyme Disease increases after the first 24 hours, but the list of ways NOT to do this is probably more important ;-)

Don't burn it, squeeze it, twist it, or cover it in alcohol/wax/marmalade/whatever.

And -contrary to the accepted answer- if at all possible, DO NOT use tweezers: you need extreme care not to separate the body from the head, or to make the tick vomit it's supper back into you.

Instead I carry a pair of the [O'TOM Tick Twisters][1]O'TOM Tick Twisters in my first aid kit. Practically zero size and weight, and they have worked flawlessly every time, even on the tiniest ticks.

Video showing the principle here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaKU1zjWOyg

Good advice re. Lyme Disease and Tick Removal here.

Note that contrary to the name, the tick isn't actually 'twisted' off. [1]: http://www.otom.com/how-to-remove-a-tick

It's vital to get them off ASAP as the risk of infection from Lyme Disease increases after the first 24 hours, but the list of ways NOT to do this is probably more important ;-)

Don't burn it, squeeze it, twist it, or cover it in alcohol/wax/marmalade/whatever.

And -contrary to the accepted answer- if at all possible, DO NOT use tweezers: you need extreme care not to separate the body from the head, or to make the tick vomit it's supper back into you.

Instead I carry a pair of the [O'TOM Tick Twisters][1] in my first aid kit. Practically zero size and weight, and they have worked flawlessly every time, even on the tiniest ticks.

Good advice re. Lyme Disease and Tick Removal here.

Note that contrary to the name, the tick isn't actually 'twisted' off. [1]: http://www.otom.com/how-to-remove-a-tick

It's vital to get them off ASAP as the risk of infection from Lyme Disease increases after the first 24 hours, but the list of ways NOT to do this is probably more important ;-)

Don't burn it, squeeze it or cover it in alcohol/wax/marmalade/whatever.

And -contrary to the accepted answer- if at all possible, DO NOT use tweezers: you need extreme care not to separate the body from the head, or to make the tick vomit it's supper back into you.

Instead I carry a pair of the O'TOM Tick Twisters in my first aid kit. Practically zero size and weight, and they have worked flawlessly every time, even on the tiniest ticks.

Video showing the principle here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaKU1zjWOyg

Good advice re. Lyme Disease and Tick Removal here.

It's vital to get them off ASAP as the risk of infection from Lyme Disease increases after the first 24 hours, but the list of ways NOT to do this is probably more important ;-)

Don't burn it, squeeze it, twist it, or cover it in alcohol/wax/marmalade/whatever.

And -contrary to the accepted answer- if at all possible, DO NOT use tweezers: you need extreme care not to separate the body from the head, or to make the tick vomit it's supper back into you.

Instead I carry a pair of the [O'TOM Tick Twisters][1] in my first aid kit. Practically zero size and weight, and they have worked flawlessly every time, even on the tiniest ticks.

Good advice re. Lyme Disease and Tick Removal here:- http://www.lymediseaseaction.orghere.uk/about-ticks/tick-removal/

Note that contrary to the name, the tick isn't actually 'twisted' off. [1]: http://www.otom.com/how-to-remove-a-tick

It's vital to get them off ASAP as the risk of infection from Lyme Disease increases after the first 24 hours, but the list of ways NOT to do this is probably more important ;-)

Don't burn it, squeeze it, twist it, or cover it in alcohol/wax/marmalade/whatever.

And -contrary to the accepted answer- if at all possible, DO NOT use tweezers: you need extreme care not to separate the body from the head, or to make the tick vomit it's supper back into you.

Instead I carry a pair of the [O'TOM Tick Twisters][1] in my first aid kit. Practically zero size and weight, and they have worked flawlessly every time, even on the tiniest ticks.

Good advice re. Lyme Disease and Tick Removal here:- http://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/about-ticks/tick-removal/

Note that contrary to the name, the tick isn't actually 'twisted' off. [1]: http://www.otom.com/how-to-remove-a-tick

It's vital to get them off ASAP as the risk of infection from Lyme Disease increases after the first 24 hours, but the list of ways NOT to do this is probably more important ;-)

Don't burn it, squeeze it, twist it, or cover it in alcohol/wax/marmalade/whatever.

And -contrary to the accepted answer- if at all possible, DO NOT use tweezers: you need extreme care not to separate the body from the head, or to make the tick vomit it's supper back into you.

Instead I carry a pair of the [O'TOM Tick Twisters][1] in my first aid kit. Practically zero size and weight, and they have worked flawlessly every time, even on the tiniest ticks.

Good advice re. Lyme Disease and Tick Removal here.

Note that contrary to the name, the tick isn't actually 'twisted' off. [1]: http://www.otom.com/how-to-remove-a-tick

added 69 characters in body
Source Link
user2766
user2766

It's vital to get them off ASAP as the risk of infection from Lyme DiseaseLyme Disease increases after the first 24 hours, but the list of ways NOT to do this is probably more important ;-)

Don't burn it, squeeze it, twist it, or cover it in alcohol/wax/marmalade/whatever.

And -contrary to the accepted answer- if at all possible, DO NOT use tweezers: you need extreme care not to separate the body from the head, or to make the tick vomit it's supper back into you.

Instead I carry a pair of the [O'TOM Tick Twisters][1] in my first aid kit. Practically zero size and weight, and they have worked flawlessly every time, even on the tiniest ticks.

Good advice re. Lyme Disease and Tick Removal here:- http://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/about-ticks/tick-removal/

Note that contrary to the name, the tick isn't actually 'twisted' off. [1]: http://www.otom.com/how-to-remove-a-tick

It's vital to get them off ASAP as the risk of infection from Lyme Disease increases after the first 24 hours, but the list of ways NOT to do this is probably more important ;-)

Don't burn it, squeeze it, twist it, or cover it in alcohol/wax/marmalade/whatever.

And -contrary to the accepted answer- if at all possible, DO NOT use tweezers: you need extreme care not to separate the body from the head, or to make the tick vomit it's supper back into you.

Instead I carry a pair of the [O'TOM Tick Twisters][1] in my first aid kit. Practically zero size and weight, and they have worked flawlessly every time, even on the tiniest ticks.

Good advice re. Lyme Disease and Tick Removal here:- http://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/about-ticks/tick-removal/

Note that contrary to the name, the tick isn't actually 'twisted' off. [1]: http://www.otom.com/how-to-remove-a-tick

It's vital to get them off ASAP as the risk of infection from Lyme Disease increases after the first 24 hours, but the list of ways NOT to do this is probably more important ;-)

Don't burn it, squeeze it, twist it, or cover it in alcohol/wax/marmalade/whatever.

And -contrary to the accepted answer- if at all possible, DO NOT use tweezers: you need extreme care not to separate the body from the head, or to make the tick vomit it's supper back into you.

Instead I carry a pair of the [O'TOM Tick Twisters][1] in my first aid kit. Practically zero size and weight, and they have worked flawlessly every time, even on the tiniest ticks.

Good advice re. Lyme Disease and Tick Removal here:- http://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/about-ticks/tick-removal/

Note that contrary to the name, the tick isn't actually 'twisted' off. [1]: http://www.otom.com/how-to-remove-a-tick

Add Lyme Disease links
Source Link
Roddy
  • 3.9k
  • 26
  • 19
Loading
Source Link
Roddy
  • 3.9k
  • 26
  • 19
Loading