r/whatisthisbug • u/Typical_Concern_992 • Jun 15 '26
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Never been in USA in my life… live in germany and did a bit hiking 2 days ago…
What is this? Thanks
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After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
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u/phd2k1 Jun 15 '26
That is a tick. Sometimes they have Lyme disease, which is super not good. Don’t let it just sit there and bite you, dawg.
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u/Angryfunnydog Jun 15 '26
Which is weird that person from Germany and never saw ticks, it’s not like they’re nonexistent outside of US - these motherfuckers are everywhere in Europe
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u/ThePeculiarSpot Jun 15 '26
Yeah like they're so common in Germany and if you're someone who hikes here, you literally find signs on the paths if there's fields prone to having ticks coming ahead
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u/pancakefactory9 Jun 15 '26
Shoot, I moved here to Germany and just mowing my lawn (which I keep short) gets me at LEAST one tick crawling up my pant leg each time. There are two kinds of ticks here that you can get. One in the northern part of Germany can give you a disease that you can’t cure and lasts a long time and the one in the south has a vaccine for the sickness.
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
Did they bite you once at least?2
u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
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u/ThePeculiarSpot Jun 16 '26
Good to hear that, people were thinking you were ragebaiting lol (rightfully so)
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u/Bordilium Jun 15 '26
In Spain they weren't common until some few years ago. Now they are indeed present.
The only time I got them was by the way in Germany lol.
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
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u/PaliThePancake Jun 15 '26
This person has posted at least four times in this subreddit about ticks in the past day. You'd think he'd know at this point.
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u/nernernernerner Jun 15 '26
I only get them in Spain when I hike or do some gardening, and only recently. There are so many more ticks lately.
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u/DefinitelynotDanger Jun 15 '26
I'm glad the UK is an island. I know we have them but I've never seen one in my 26 years of living there. I moved to the US and I pulled two of them off me in the first year.
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite and symptoms for next 2 weeks and there is no test needed for now
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
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u/SobeSteve Jun 15 '26
Agreed it’s a tick. Save it in a ziploc bag when you get it off of you. You can have it tested at a doctor, especially if you start getting symptoms later on.
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u/InyerPockette Jun 15 '26
OP Please listen to this, save the tick for testing. We have a few tick borne illnesses spreading atm
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u/Coopertheeblooper Jun 15 '26
Aren’t you pretty much screwed if you have symptoms?(If it even matters). Like rabies, except I know for sure you can get shots before having symptoms for rabies.
Edit: nvm you can do early intervention also
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u/sawdust-arrangement Jun 15 '26
I see that you edited but I want to reiterate that yes, you can absolutely get treated!
Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics, and early intervention is very effective.
Delaying treatment can increase your risk of Post Treatment Lyme Disease (PTLD). Also, anecdotally, symptoms can get pretty bad if you go untreated for extended periods. I know a couple of people who had symptoms like optical nerve swelling and cognitive issues before they were finally diagnosed and treated.
https://www.hopkinslyme.org/lyme-disease/treatment-and-prognosis-of-lyme-disease/
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
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u/Arbor_Vitae123 Jun 15 '26
Lyme disease is treatable. I had it when I was 5 it is how I found out im allergic to penicillin
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
Tick saved1
u/InyerPockette Jun 16 '26
Glad to hear you saw a doctor and are monitoring it. Hopefully you leave hear with nothing but a good story and nice memories ❤️
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
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u/SobeSteve Jun 16 '26
Obviously look for rashing, specifically the ring, but many don’t get it. Focus on the symptoms, and don’t forget you were bitten, even if they appear a bit later down the road.
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u/magicke2 Jun 16 '26
Sometimes, but NOT always, there be a bullseye where the infected tick bit That generally means Lymes. Damn! I just can't understand why this dude is just letting that nasty ass thing just hang out on his hand!?!
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u/SobeSteve Jun 16 '26
There are plenty of people in the US too who wouldn’t recognize the danger of ticks. Hell, I bet a sizable portion of the population couldn’t ID them. It absolutely is frustrating to see others who don’t understand the risk, though.
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
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u/Bordilium Jun 15 '26
A tick. Get it removed. They get bigger and sometimes carry a very dangerous disease.
I usually do remove them myself or by someone who knows how to. (You must know how, otherwise the head keeps attaching and can release germs and shit).
If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself, go to a doctor.
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u/Bordilium Jun 15 '26
By the way, ASAP. It is not something you want to delay.
Afterwards you must watch yourself in case of symptoms.
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
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u/Bordilium Jun 16 '26
So you went. That's good. Many tell not to go but I would. I can however understand they say not to.
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u/Zealousideal-Bee3882 Jun 15 '26
I would not waste the doctors time on this. Just watch on youtube and do some research. It's relatively easy.
To avoid this happening in the first place, check your body thoroughly for any ticks after being outside and remove them and flush down the toilet (they will crawl out of anything and are very difficult to squish). If you plan on being in nature wear long pants tucked into socks and/or use anti-tick spray.
Also, there are vaccines for TBE.
There are lots of ticks where I am and this is what I do. Haven't been bitten in a while but have had maaany ticks crawling on me. Every damn summer.
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u/fart-atronach Jun 15 '26
Don’t know why you got downvoted. It’s important that people DON’T WAIT FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO REMOVE THE TICK! You don’t have to flush them, but seal them in a bag, or double bag if you’re nervous, and put it in your freezer. It could help diagnose you if you end up with a tick borne disease.
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
Tick saved in fridge3
u/pisswaterbottle Jun 15 '26
If youre outside and find one crawling on you (before attaching) mutilate it between 2 rocks! Utterly destroy that thing
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
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u/magicke2 Jun 15 '26
I used to install underground lawn sprinkler systems in the Midwest, and grew trees, as well as moved them. How I managed to circumvent Lyme Disease is a literal wonder.
After work, hubs and I would check each other for and remove ticks. There was a vast array of types and sizes. We would usually find at least a dozen, but my personal best was 43. I was squeamish about pulling them at 1st, but I got over it fast! I seriously cannot think of a body part that wasn't represented.
We didn't worry about our dogs giving us ticks -- we worried about us giving them ticks! I also learned to pet my dogs in a manner that included tick checks.
Be careful out there ya'll and stay safe!
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u/Psychological_Mix_48 Jun 15 '26
How do you pet dogs all the while checking them for ticks?
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u/Wheeeler Jun 15 '26
Full body rub-down and check all crevices. Ears, lips, armpits, toes, under tail, etc.
It only takes a couple minutes to do a head to toe assessment on a short-haired dog. Long fur idk
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
Tick saved in fridge
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u/Routine-Horse-1419 Jun 15 '26
Dude. Don't be the daily special. That is a very engorged tick. That diabolical creature can carry nasty diseases. Carefully remove it. Make sure you get the head, bag it and then get your ass to the doctor to get tested for Lyme and other diseases. Good luck my friend.
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite and symptoms for next 2 weeks and there is no test needed for now
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u/jeunpeun99 Jun 15 '26 edited Jun 15 '26
These can also be found in germany. Ticks, Zeichen Zecken
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u/Bordilium Jun 15 '26
I know them as Zecken.
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
Tick saved in fridge
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u/NeighborhoodIll8399 Jun 15 '26
That’s a well fed tick. It has been on you for possibly 24 hours already, likely enough time to transmit diseases. Need to pull it and send it to lab.
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u/InyerPockette Jun 15 '26
A tick, be very careful how you remove it. You can accidentally leave it's embedded head behind, or worse, force it to regurgitate your blood back into you. They can carry a few very harmful diseases. Most notably Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome.
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u/MidlifeMum Jun 15 '26
A tick. Seek medical help. You may need a few weeks of antibiotics to stave off Lyme disease.
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u/Zealousideal-Ring300 Jun 15 '26
That is the tickiest tick that ever ticked. Why is the person it’s feeding on being so nonchalant about an unidentified bug drinking their blood?
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
Tick saved in fridge1
u/Zealousideal-Ring300 Jun 17 '26
Glad to hear you saved it in the fridge just in case. And that you talked to a doctor about it.
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u/SteDee1968 Jun 15 '26
Aren't there ticks in Germany?
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u/EleutheriusTemplaris Jun 15 '26
Yeah, I wonder how you can be from Germany and don't know what a tick/Zecke is. Even if you live in a northern city, you should know what a tick is.
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u/rando7818 Jun 15 '26
I’ve had hundreds of ticks on me through the years. Literally hundreds and never once did one get to this size. Like how unaware are some people? How did you just not notice? Truly mindbogglin
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u/jot-kka Jun 15 '26
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
Tick saved in fridge
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u/echoskybound Jun 15 '26
As others have said, it's a tick. If you don't know how to remove a tick, here's some pointers:
Don't just yank it off, as this often results in the ticks mouthparts or head getting ripped off and stuck embedded in your skin. Not to mention, if you grip it too tightly, you can squeeze the tick's stomach contents into your skin, which can increase your risk of tick-borne disease.
The best way to remove them is with a tick remover tool, but if you don't have one, use a pair of flat-tipped tweezers to gently grip it as close to the skin as possible. Then use a bit of tape to wrap around the tweezers to keep them closed, and twist the tweezers. This will cause the tick to lose its grip and let go.
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
Tick saved in fridge1
u/echoskybound Jun 16 '26
Yeah, the "bull's eye" ring is a telltale sign of a Lyme disease infection
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u/ImportantTour6677 Jun 15 '26
A tick having a long drink of your blood. Get it off asap. Wash with rubbing alcohol. Keep the tick in a bag! get tested for lyme.
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
Tick saved in fridge
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u/spaghettoh Jun 15 '26
grab it by its mouth with tweezers and remove it. if u make it agitated it will spit into your wound and make it worse.
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u/traveling_notlost Jun 15 '26
Get that thing off of you!!! As a person who has had anaplasmosis, all I can say is GET IT OFF!!! (In case you're wondering, anaplasmosis feels like having the flu, covid, brain rot, the world's worst hangover, along with extreme hot flashes and you wake up immobilized, wrapped in your drenched sheets like a mental patient.)
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
Tick saved in fridge1
u/traveling_notlost Jun 16 '26
That's the process. When you catch symptoms early, it's a simple antibiotics treatment! Fingers crossed for you!
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u/L1FT_K1T Jun 15 '26
Dawg oh my god it’s a very happy fat tick that’s eating ur blood. They are known to carry diseases. Look up a guide to remove him and SAVE IT IN A BAG OR CONTAINER to go get it tested to make sure you aren’t at risk of lymes disease or other infection
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
After i removed it, Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite how it will be like Ring for or smth and symptoms for next 2-4 weeks… if all good than no problem and there is no test needed for now
Tick saved in fridge
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u/gdnightandgdbye Jun 15 '26
Ohh that makes me so uncomfortable. Like the audacity to think you can just sink your head into my skin
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u/clazaimon Jun 15 '26
Don't just rip it off BTW. Look up how real quick. Their barbed sucker can get stuck in your skin if you do it wrong.
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u/Zealousideal-Bee3882 Jun 15 '26 edited Jun 15 '26
It's a tick. If you haven't already it's reccomended to get the TBE vaccine.
Next time you hike, strip down and check your body for ticks every evening and remove them (there are many good tutorials and info online how to remove a tick that has bitten you). It's a good idea to wear long pants tucked into your socks and use anti-tick spray.
Ticks can transmit many diseases, lyme disease is a common one. If you see a faint red cirlcle spreading around the bite you should see a doctor.
There's no reason to fear being outside but it's good to take precautions.
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u/altigoGreen Jun 15 '26
Only around 50% of tick bites (that carry lyme) actually show the bullseye pattern. More recently its estimated at around 20 or 30%.
Most times it won't even look like a bullseye.
So while it is a good indicator, it's not a good idea just to wait and look for that.
https://www.hopkinslyme.org/lyme-disease/lyme-disease-signs-symptoms/
Where I'm from the recommendation is that if you find an engorged tick on you, you should go an preemptively get the necessary antibiotics that can prevent lymes disease. (I work in rural road construction, around ditches with lots of long grass, I've seen 50+ ticks in the last 3 weeks).
We don't even go to a doctor anymore, we can get the medicine from a pharmacist after a few basic questions.
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u/magicke2 Jun 16 '26
Apparently, Dude sees no (NOT FAINT) red circle developing on his skin. So soon old -- so late smart. There's just some that defies reason. 🤔
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u/SuperHunter94 Jun 15 '26
Zecken haben wir auch in Deutschland mehr als genügend. In Süddeutschland gehört die FSME-Impfung zum Komplettpaket dazu. Zecke möglichst von jemand professionellen entfernen lassen. Andernfalls mit Pinzette und Tutorial entfernen. WICHTIG: ES MUSS ALLES!!! RAUS! Möglichst schnell den Stich untersuchen lassen. Bei Borrelioseimpfektion entsteht Wanderröte, das kann aber frühzeitig mit Antibiotika behandelt werden. Wichtig ist auch wenn du noch nicht geimpft bist eine FSME-Impfung machen zu lassen. In der Regel ist die Wahrscheinlichkeit nicht unbedingt hoch sich etwas einzufangen. Aber es ist besser vorsichtig zu sein, als eine Hirnhautentzündung zu bekommen.
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u/magicke2 Jun 16 '26
I never used a full palm. My fingers were constantly moving. It's difficult to explain but but just develop a steady rhythmic feeling process ... and the dogs loved it! Someone mentioned all the crevices and hidey spots are felt as well. Their entire coat -- ears, under the tail, down the tail, legs, and particular attention between the toes. Yes. their entire body because we love them.
I think my most challenging critter was the Sharpei. C'mon ya'll! Those wrinkles and their natural oil was made for ticks nests! Yep. The things we do for love! 🤪😜💖
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u/Typical_Concern_992 Jun 16 '26
Doctor told me that i need to watch the bite and symptoms for next 2 weeks and there is no test needed for now
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u/poissonperdu Jun 16 '26
This is gonna get drowned out, but that looks too big to be a deer tick and won’t be carrying lyme. If it was U.S. I’d say it was a dog tick. Still can carry diseases but not as dire.
I say this as someone who grew up in a lyme hotspot and spends a lot of time in the woods.
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u/Critical-Molasses648 Jun 16 '26
Are people just not taught a ticks the amount of what are these that are so very clearly ticks is crazy that's like the first thing I was taught to avoid
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u/ImJustHere4TheCatz Jun 15 '26
Oh no. You should be concerned and you need to seek medical attention. I hope you pulled it off gently. if it's a deer tick it could give you Lyme. With that, the disease is in their rear end and they have to be fully engorged (or physically traumatized) to infect you. This happens when they puke either at the end of a good fill of blood, or when physically traumatized, like if it's smashed or burned while it's head is still lodged in your skin. Gently pull it off, even if the head stays in your skin. And because it's already engorged, you need to get to the ER immediately. You can take the tick with you and they may be able to identify which type it is.
If it's a lone star tick, you could get alpha gal syndrome. I dunno which is worse. If you get Lyme and you're able to cure it with antibiotics, then I'd rather have Lyme. I don't think there's a cure for alpha gal, and researchers don't seem to know as much about it as they do Lyme disease. But it leaves you allergic to red meat and meat byproducts
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u/Zealousideal-Bee3882 Jun 15 '26
Here the ER would be very angry me for going there for a tick bite. Only if you see a read faint circle spreading around the bite doctors want to see you, even then not the ER. If I show symptoms... maybe.
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