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Question:

What is the proper way to remove a tick?

Answer:

Using a pair of tweezers, place the ends of the tweezers around the base of the tick's mouth. Apply gentle pressure while pulling the tick up slowly and steadily until it releases its hold. Do NOT twist, squash, or burn the tick or use any chemicals to smother it.