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A few weeks ago, I was battling my stubborn old lawnmower when I felt an odd itch on my ankle. Expecting a mosquito, I looked down—and froze. A tiny black speck with a white dot: a lone star tick. Mosquitoes I can handle, bees too, but ticks? Pure nightmare fuel. Unlike other ticks that wait for hosts, these little hunters actively seek you out.
If you ever find one attached, stay calm (easier said than done). Use fine-tipped tweezers, grip close to the skin, and pull straight out—no twisting. Clean the bite with soap or rubbing alcohol. Don’t crush the tick; instead, save it in a container or taped to paper for identification. Note the date and bite location, and watch for rashes, fever, or fatigue over the next few weeks. If symptoms appear, call your doctor fast.
Terrifying? Absolutely. But quick, careful action keeps a creepy encounter from becoming something worse.
