How should you remove a tick?

Grasp close to skin and pull steadily.

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  1. Grasp close to skin and pull steadily ✔
  2. Squeeze its body hard
  3. Burn it off quickly

Why: Grasping close to the skin and pulling steadily is the safe way to remove a tick.

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Answer: Grasp close to skin and pull steadily. Grasping close to the skin and pulling steadily is the safe way to remove a tick.

  1. Scouting America: First Aid www.scouting.org/merit-badges/first-aid
    Removing a Tick and Preventing Tick Bites
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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