kenz 0 #26 July 29, 2007 yes you are definitely going to need to see a doc to get the rest out - it is very common if you dont pull a tick off the right way, for the head to stay attached - a very good family friend is a lymes specialist and actually created the vaccine for lyme's disease - if you have more questions before you hit up the dr shoot me a PM - good luck :)"life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jman 0 #27 July 29, 2007 Even though I was skeptical when I heard it, I have seen this work a few times. Add some soap & water to a gauze pad. Rub it in a circular motion over the tick. The tick will back itself out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #28 July 29, 2007 Spelling Police! WoooooWooooooWooooooWooooo The question is how many have you had in you? Look at all those respondants who thought you really meant (T)icks.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #29 July 30, 2007 Quote My dad was on a mountaineering rescue team and got ticks a lot. As a kid I was fascinated by watching him use a lit match or lighter to make them back out. I say, burn it's little butt. If the head detaches and stays in though, go to the doctor! As an avid hiker ... I burn them (just be careful not to burn yourself)."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #30 July 30, 2007 rule number one is DON'T TWEEZE IT OUT. That causes the little darling to squeeze spit into you which isn't good. But since you have broken rule number one - The alcohol trick works, however, prefered method is to heat a needle tip and stick it to their butts and they back right out. If the head is stuck in you, go to the doctor asap. I can develop into a very nasty infection.Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illusioneer 0 #31 July 30, 2007 Take it from a country boy from North Carolina (tick capitol of America) I have had hundreds of ticks and pulled them all out with not much trouble. But the hot match should work if you want to try it... just don't kill him before he backs out. If you are going to be in a tick prone area (tall weeds and grass) a pinch of sulphur powder (also called sulphur flour) in each sock will keep all ticks and chiggers (aka redbugs) off. The sulphur powder my not be available any more though... I use to buy it from the pharmacy... it is 100% effective though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #32 July 30, 2007 Quote Take it from a country boy from North Carolina you rang? Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilDevil 2 #33 July 30, 2007 QuoteOkay. How deep do they go? I have one in the back of my leg and I tried to get it out but it's IN there. I called the Dr. and will see him on Mon. about it but the things been in there for a day already and it's giving me the heeby jeebies. cover it in vaseline itll suffocate and come out its self``````````````````````````````````` " Cant keep a good woman down " Angels have wings, but devils can fly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illusioneer 0 #34 July 30, 2007 ever been to Knotts Island NC jumper? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #35 July 30, 2007 Quoteever been to Knotts Island NC jumper? can't say as I have. I don't get out of Tar Heel that much. Where's it near?Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illusioneer 0 #36 July 30, 2007 it is on the va state line. between the mainland and the outterbanks. Was heaven to grow up there. I'm a city boy now though (not at heart)blue skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #37 July 31, 2007 Quote I even need help getting off sometimes too. Have you ever been so wasted you just do it for the hell of it and kinda lose your rhythm (had to google that, awkward bastard word) and fall asleep? Back in my more troubled days, I occasionally would be engaged in the act with my first wife while tripping on acid. More than once I just became distracted by whatever and completely forgot what I was doing that was the only reason my first wife didn't want me using hallucinogens __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites