217251 343 First Aid & Safety First Aid true Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:02:57 -0700 /system/videos/1/85/24/23/232485.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, first-aid, first, aid, safety, remove, removing, tick How To Remove a Tick http://www.howcast.com/videos/217251-How-To-Remove-a-Tick http://www.howcast.com/videos/217251-How-To-Remove-a-Tick/edit approved 125 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=217251"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=217251" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 3 stevenkittinger http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217251/Picture_11_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 2119 false false false 82746 0 26 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217251/26.jpg Remove with tweezers If you find a tick, never attempt to remove it by hand—use a pair of tweezers.

]]> 82748 1 39 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217251/39.jpg Sterilize tweezers Sterilize the tweezers by swiping them with a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol, or by thoroughly washing them in soap and warm water.

]]> 82749 2 47 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217251/47.jpg Grasp tick's head with tweezers Press the tweezers as close to your skin as possible and grasp the tick’s head where it enters your skin. Do so carefully, and avoid crushing the tick’s body, which can release bacteria.

]]> 82750 3 58 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217251/58.jpg Pull tick away from skin Pull the tick directly away from your skin—do not attempt to twist or pry it out. Don’t panic if the tick’s mouthparts are left behind. Once the body is removed, it can no longer transmit bacteria.

]]> 82751 4 69 Tip Contrary to popular belief, trying to burn out the tick with a matchstick or smother it with petroleum jelly doesn’t work—the trauma causes it to release infected fluids into your skin.

]]> 82752 5 78 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217251/78.jpg Place into container Place it into a small, lidded container, such as an empty pill or spice bottle, and push a tissue in after it. Add a splash of rubbing alcohol to kill any bacteria.

]]> 82753 6 88 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217251/88.jpg Seal container & throw away Seal the container and throw it in the trash. Never flush a tick down the toilet—it can easily survive in water.

]]> 82754 7 97 Tip If you don’t have a small, lidded container handy, seal the tick in a small plastic storage bag or wrap it up in tape and throw it in the trash.

]]> 82755 8 103 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217251/103.jpg Clean area Thoroughly clean the area on your skin with soap and warm water, or rubbing alcohol.

]]> 82757 9 118 Fact The superhero “The Tick” was created in 1986 by a 17-year-old comics-store employee as a mascot for the store’s newsletter.

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