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Old 05-22-2017, 04:39 AM   #1
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I can't change what you choose to do, but you're mistaken. the tick doesn't screw itself in. And you're adding to your risk of infection. The longer you disturb the tick, the more likely it's going to puke in your bloodstream. The bacteria it carries for Lyme and other diseases live in their stomach.
Wish I had your immune system. Good luck.
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well i'll concede that it isn't a screw head
it's actually a tapered BARB head
that kinda works like a screw in a way


here's three magnified photo's of the tick's F-ing head
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Old 05-22-2017, 09:41 AM   #2
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well i'll concede that it isn't a screw head
it's actually a tapered BARB head
that kinda works like a screw in a way


here's three magnified photo's of the tick's F-ing head
I, in no way, meant for anything to be adversarial with my posts. Really I'm just trying to lessen people's chances of ending up brain damaged like I am. There are so many tick myths out there, that if I see one I have the tendency to point it out.

Tights lines and screaming drags to you, sir.
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