Things You'll Need
- Tweezers
- Rubbing alcohol
- Jar or glass
- Disinfectant
- Triple antibiotic cream
Instructions
Use the tweezers to grab the tick by the head or the part that has entered the skin. Do not grasp the body as you could dislodge the head, making it more difficult to remove.
Pull the tick straight back when you have a good grip on it. Do not jerk or twist the tick as the head may come off. Do not squeeze the body of the tick, either.
Place the tick in a glass or jar full of rubbing alcohol once you remove it. It will die in the alcohol.
Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the tick. Clean the wound area with disinfectant and put a small amount of triple antibiotic cream on it.