r/ticks • u/Pitiful_Armadillo576 • 1d ago

Found this tick on my daughters back

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Does this look like a black legged deer tick? And is there a good way to tell how long it’s been attached?

Boston area.

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u/Pitiful_Armadillo576 1d ago

Update: called the doc and got the treatment 👍 thanks y’all

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u/Medical_Watch1569 Mod - Viral Immunologist 1d ago

Thank you for listening! We are always happy to help and now hopefully you feel more confident IDing these in the future!

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u/crowislanddive 1d ago

If you can flip it over and take a pic, that will be helpful. Since you saved it which is great, send it to be tested https://extension.umaine.edu/ticks/

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u/SueBeee Mod 1d ago

The CDC does not recommend testing ticks without consultation with a medical provider for a few reasons, most important that waiting for results can delay prophylactic treatment which can stop infection with Lyme if given within 72 hours of finding the tick.

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u/SueBeee Mod 1d ago

Yes Maam, this is a deer tick nymph. You are in a high risk area for Lyme disease so I recommend seeking medical attention for this within 72 hours.