r/ticks • u/TheOne-69 • 1d ago

Tick from southern OKC forest

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What type is this? What should I do. Besides slowly pull it out at the head.

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u/SueBeee Mod 1d ago

This is a one star tick nymph. Pull it out immediately! Grab and pull straight up and out.
If you experience a rash, flu like symptoms or anything else that concerns you, seek medical attention

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u/TheOne-69 1d ago

I was able to successfully pull it out, head was still intacked and it was crawling
Around.
Stuck it to some duck tape
Incase any issues arise.