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.

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rexvenus
7 months ago

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. 😉

Blindi56
7 months ago

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.

Blindi56
7 months ago
Reply to  Noname0719

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.

adelaide196970
7 months ago

If she hasn’t stuck yet, you can easily scratch her.

adelaide196970
7 months ago
Reply to  Noname0719

I don’t know. It can only be tested after 6 weeks.

alesSIAA18
7 months ago

the head is still inside

alesSIAA18
7 months ago
Reply to  Noname0719

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