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elleng

(136,616 posts) Mon May 8, 2017, 04:34 PM May 2017

tick removal trick before you go camping

http://hangoutlife.com/you-have-to-learn-this-tick-removal-trick-before-you-go-camping/

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tick removal trick before you go camping (Original Post) elleng May 2017 OP

Thanks! I will try that next time I am in my yard. No need for me to be out camping. chelsea0011 May 2017 #1

If you get a tick on you, swab it with a Q tip dipped in alcohol. Demit May 2017 #2

The older recommendation was to use cooking oil, if I remember correctly. ManiacJoe May 2017 #3

I think that is a bit overstated. Voltaire2 May 2017 #4

chelsea0011

(10,115 posts)

1. Thanks! I will try that next time I am in my yard. No need for me to be out camping.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Mon May 8, 2017, 04:47 PM

May 2017

Plenty of ticks out back.

Demit

(11,238 posts)

2. If you get a tick on you, swab it with a Q tip dipped in alcohol.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Mon May 8, 2017, 05:00 PM

May 2017

That's the trick. There you go.

ManiacJoe

(10,136 posts)

3. The older recommendation was to use cooking oil, if I remember correctly.

Reply to Demit (Reply #2)

Mon May 8, 2017, 05:27 PM

May 2017

Voltaire2

(14,812 posts)

4. I think that is a bit overstated.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Mon May 8, 2017, 05:52 PM

May 2017

Intact removal is a good idea- if you have the equipment handy. It does not prevent infection. It might lower the risk. As soon as a tick has gotten into your skin there is risk of infection.

In my opinion get that little fucker off you asap using whatever tools are immediately available. And wash all areas that contacted the creep.

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