How a Tick Digs Its Hooks In

Re:How a Tick Digs Its Hooks In by themodelplumber on Tuesday March 20, 2018 @11:42PM (#16635230)

I was doing some trail assessment work a few summers ago and while walking under tree cover heard a tiny something land on my hat, right above the back of my neck. I took my hat off and there was a tick. So apparently a full-brim hat is also a good idea.

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Re:How a Tick Digs Its Hooks In by blonky on Tuesday March 20, 2018 @11:43PM (#16635240)

My dad, an avid hunter/outdoorsman, has told me for years ticks drop from trees.

He's also told stories of ticks on deer the size of golfballs. This is why I stay indoors! [shudder]

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Re:How a Tick Digs Its Hooks In by craftyguy on Wednesday March 21, 2018 @12:27AM (#16635450)

More often than not ticks are hanging out on long grass waiting for you to brush up against it.

I believe it's a common (and unproven) myth[1] that 'falling from trees' is the primary way that ticks seek out targets...

1. http://medent.usyd.edu.au/fact/ticks.htm

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Re:How a Tick Digs Its Hooks In by ams6110 on Wednesday March 21, 2018 @12:01AM (#16635346)

Yeah ticks will really swell up on an animal that can't get rid of them. You see them on outdoor dogs sometimes too, they look like grapes they're so full of blood.

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