Tick Twister

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We're bracing for a deluge of ticks this summer, so we at CEL have created this nifty tick twister. If you find a tick on yourself, a family member, or a cherished pet, you no longer need to endure a tacky supermarket tick remover or wait days for Amazon shipping. Just print out this handy tick twister and get it out ASAP! Recommended settings: Resolution - Normal or Fine; Infill - 20% - 40%; Material - ABS Removing a tick can be a delicate operation, with several rules that must be followed to prevent infection as advised by BADA UK: The tick's body must not be squished, as this can force out saliva and gut contents containing disease-causing organisms. Don't irritate or injure the tick, as this may cause it to regurgitate (vomit) saliva and gut contents along with any disease-causing organisms. Remove the tick's mouth parts cleanly along with its body. Remove the tick without causing discomfort to the host. When removing a tick, wear rubber or plastic gloves. How to use the tick twister: Approach the tick from the side until it is securely held in place (the tick's body is flat when unfed). Lift the tool very lightly and TURN IT (clockwise or counter-clockwise). The tick detaches itself after 2-3 rotations. After removing the tick, disinfect the bite site and wash your hands with soap and water. You may want to save the tick for identification in case the person or animal it was attached to falls ill within several weeks. To save the tick, write the date of the bite in pencil on a piece of paper and put it with the tick in a sealed plastic bag. Store it in a freezer. Your doctor or vet can then identify that a tick bite occurred and use this information to assist in making an accurate diagnosis.