I think state of the art understanding is that some of the communicable disease can be caught in under 24 hours now, 48 hours is way too optimistic.
I've read from a few researchers that if you find a tick, just start taking the 21 day antibiotic course right away regardless - even if the thing just dug in.
Removing them requires two very vigilant people. Also getting hit by a bus is arguably better than life-long listleness caused by lyme disease which might be inheritable to your future children.
Two people to remove a tick? And I thought these little removal tools were crazy.
You'll feel it itching after it digs in. Just be vigilant in the shower and use a loofa or other abraisive scrubber. Fingernails work perfectly fine as well.
Of the literally thousands of ticks I have had to remove over the years, probably less than 5 were ever left on for up to 48 hours. Most people will scratch them loose accidentally.
clumsysmurf|7 years ago
I've read from a few researchers that if you find a tick, just start taking the 21 day antibiotic course right away regardless - even if the thing just dug in.
49bc|7 years ago
jjeaff|7 years ago
You'll feel it itching after it digs in. Just be vigilant in the shower and use a loofa or other abraisive scrubber. Fingernails work perfectly fine as well.
Of the literally thousands of ticks I have had to remove over the years, probably less than 5 were ever left on for up to 48 hours. Most people will scratch them loose accidentally.