Tick removing device

[philamom]

Didn't someone mention there's a certain device you can purchase for removing ticks...easier than tweezers. Where can it be purchased? Thanks!

[lyme_mom]

Here is a blurb from something I posted a while ago regarding tick removal devices: "Carefully remove ticks with a tweezer or other tick remover (such as this device that veterinarians recommend: http://www.rei.com/product/407279) and clean area with an antiseptic. Wear gloves and do not use Vaseline or a match. The State of Maryland provides instructions here: http://www.cha.state.md.us/edcp/vet_med/ld_prevent.cfm#remove."

[lyme_mom]

Here is a blurb from something I posted a while ago regarding tick removal devices: "Carefully remove ticks with a tweezer or other tick remover (such as this device that veterinarians recommend: http://www.rei.com/product/407279) and clean area with an antiseptic. Wear gloves and do not use Vaseline or a match. The State of Maryland provides instructions here: http://www.cha.state.md.us/edcp/vet_med/ld_prevent.cfm#remove."

 

I stocked up on these tick removers when we got lyme disease but the truth is I have not had any ticks to remove in two years. I keep it in my car with a plastic glove and baggie in case I need to remove a tick but I have not needed to use it. In fact we never saw ticks before we got lyme except once when my daughter had one attached. Could have been a tick that fell off that gave us lyme or perhaps we got lyme from one of the many mosquito bites we get every summer. That would not surprise me at all.

[philamom]

I am not receiving any information when I open the links. Do you have a name of the type of tick remover? Thanks lyme mom!

Edited September 7, 2010 by philamom

[smartyjones]

i can't open that link either. i had seen something at bed, bath and beyond that was like an open area the size of a large screw that slide down to a smaller area and then you lift up. so it encircles the tic and then you lift off straight. it was only a quick look and i didn't buy it b/c had to keep sons from destroying the store but it was something i wanted to go back to investigate.

 

 

[lyme_mom]

That's weird- now it doesn't cone up for me. It worked a day ot two ago. I will find it when I get home and post.

[lyme_mom]

That's weird- now it doesn't cone up for me. It worked a day ot two ago. I will find it when I get home and post.

The one I posted about that my vet sells is no longer available. I checked BBB after reading smartyjones' post and this is the one they offer: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?sku=17413953

I also found this one that looks like a spoon with a slice out of it. It looks like it would work well too. http://www.tickedoff.com/ Remember to keep a baggie with it and a pair of gloves so you can remove the tick and save it.