As someone who gets faint when going through a first aid class I thought I would share this method of dealing with those nasty critters with my fellow teachers.
Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with the soap-soaked cotton ball and let it stay on the repulsive insect for a few seconds (15-20), after which the tick will come out on it's own and be stuck to the cotton ball when you lift it away. This technique has worked every time I've used it (and that was frequently), and it's much less traumatic for the patient and easier for me.
I haven't tried this, but I got it in an email and definitely think it's worth a try! Let me know if anyone tries it.
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