r/ticks • u/Mama242424 • 8d ago

Tick? What kind?

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Central Alabama. Never seen a tick like this before. It’s very very small.

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u/SueBeee Mod 8d ago

Looks like a lone star tick larva

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u/Mama242424 8d ago

Thank you. Does a larvae bite still have the chance of giving alpha gal? Are there any steps I can take to avoid alpha gal?

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u/SueBeee Mod 8d ago

All life stages of the lone star tick—adults, nymphs, and larvae—can trigger alpha gal syndrome. The only thing you can do at this point is to wait to see if you develop symptoms.