Ticks are stubborn bugs who burrow into our skin, in order for them to latch on and feed on our blood. If removed incorrectly the ticks head will be left in the skin and run the risk of giving us a nasty infection. If treating a paralysis tick, if removed incorrectly or with the wrong tool the tick can become freaked out and release the neurotoxin into the host, YOU! Or your pet.
Ixodes holocyclus, commonly known as the Australian paralysis tick, is one of about 75 species of Australian tick fauna and is considered the most medically important. It can cause paralysis by injecting neurotoxins into its host. It is usually found in a 20-kilometre wide band following the eastern coastline of Australia. Within this range Ixodes holocyclus is the tick most frequently encountered by humans and their pets. As this area also contains the majority of Australia’s most densely populated regions, incidents of bites on people, pets and livestock are relatively common.
Paralysis ticks are found in many types of habitat particularly areas of high rainfall such wet forest and temperature rain forest. The natural hosts for the paralysis tick include: koalas, bandicoots, possums and kangaroos.
Ticks have little hooks to help them burrow in and feed on a host, if removed incorrectly they ticks head can remain in the skin, causing infection.
With the Tick remover card, we have developed a safe and easy way to remove the tick. Simply slip the notch of the tick card under the tick. Gently push the card forward and upward. Allow the tick to let go and be pulled out of the skin. Very handy to have if yourself, a family member, friend or even a pet gets bitten! Get yourself one for the first aid kit, pack, to keep in the car or in the medicine box at home.
There is a smaller remover on the other corner of the card for smaller ticks and bee stingers. Also, a magnifying circle for conveniently locating smaller bits and ticks. Safe for pets. Safe, quick and correct tick removal. Don’t get caught with one of these babies under your skin!
Check out our tick removing cards here: https://www.wildaid.com.au/product/tick-remover-card/