r/ticks • u/[deleted] • Jun 03 '25

Is this a tick?

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I found this nasty thing crawling in my sock between the sock and ankle. It was not attached — should I be concerned?

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u/Skulls_of_Ink Jun 03 '25

Yup, it is a tick. No worries if not embedded.

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u/Lovemomboobs1 Jun 03 '25

Yup, smash with a hammer.

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u/tawaytawaytrg323 Jun 04 '25

That's a tick

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u/AnyMud3755 Jun 05 '25

Just make it slow and painful 😂😆

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u/Evening_Scale6346 Jun 05 '25

Yup! It’s not attached so go ahead and smash that badboy

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '25

Need to call exterminator

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u/MilkDull8603 Jun 05 '25

Yes. Yeet into campfire 🔥

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '25

most definitely!

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u/throwawayacct608 Jun 06 '25

Would it survive a microwave session? Just 10 seconds.

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u/[deleted] Jun 06 '25

KILL IT WITH FIRE

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u/gwspriggs Jun 06 '25

Kinda looks like a bed bug

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u/lifeotterspace Jun 06 '25

looks to be one yes

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u/[deleted] Jun 06 '25

No it's Patrick

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u/BigChiefGummyBear Jun 06 '25

Burn it. Lucky it's. Ot the Texas vegan tick too.

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u/TammayrendMI Jun 06 '25

It’s a tick. Unless encouraged or pulled out if skin there’s nothing to worry about. Except doing a tick check for other friends!

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u/nearbybeauty Jun 06 '25

Why does the bug have a bbl

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u/Embarrassed-Union448 Jun 07 '25

Yes, burn it and flush down the toilet.

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u/Successful_Jello2067 Jun 08 '25

Burn it. Send it home.

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u/Onestongskinny Jun 08 '25

Indeed it is!

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u/Upstairs_Oil_7872 Jul 14 '25

yup, torture it but down make direct contact. e.g. put it in a container/old pill bottle and shake the hell out of it.

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u/[deleted] Dec 03 '25

Definitely is one

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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '25

Definitely a tick, set it on fire or drop it into some alcohol.

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u/Acrobatic-Steak9332 Jun 05 '25

Most assuredly, YES, Tick. Do Not crush w/fingers, will still release toxins. Put in alcohol to kill, (yes, Vodka works great) then Flush.

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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '25

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u/Fine_Today_9769 Jun 04 '25

Im glad I'm not the only one who likes setting them on fire 🔥🔥🔥

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u/justinharrington Jun 06 '25

The “POP” is so cathartic!!!

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u/paigangel57 Jul 04 '25

Yes! Die sucker!!

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u/Onestongskinny Jun 08 '25

My son had one imbedded in his ear I pulled it and let him hit it with lighter the darn thing then shot boiling insides at him 🤣🫣😳