Scratched off a tick?
Is it possible to simply scratch a tick off? I noticed an itchy spot on my skin while I was outside, and when I looked there, there was something like a piece of fluff still attached. I hadn't looked very closely at what it was, and underneath it was a bite. Since then, the spot has been itchy and red.
If she hasn’t sucked in yet, yes, that’s possible. If she sucked, you could possibly turn her off, but then the head remained inside.
I guess it was something OTHER. 😉
If she just bit, you can’t scratch it off because she’s not stuck inside. But if you still see something, you’d have to run with a tweezer, otherwise it’s inflamed.
tick bites itchy like every insect bite. It’s best not to scratch.
Is that still dangerous for borreliosis?
No, if you’ve removed it right away, not. This can only be transferred after a long suction time, usually when the tick is squeezed and already sucked, then infected blood flows back.
If she hasn’t stuck yet, you can easily scratch her.
Is that still dangerous for borreliosis?
I don’t know. It can only be tested after 6 weeks.
the head is still inside
There’s nothing in there.
you were looking at
Yeah.