1. Choose the most suitable hook according to the size of the tick.
2. Engage the hook by approaching the tick from the side until it is held.
3. Lift the hook very lightly and turn it. The tick detaches by itself after 2 or 3 rotations.
Why use the O'TOM / TICK TWISTER® to remove ticks?
- It doesn’t leave the tick’s rostrum in the skin
- It doesn’t squeeze the tick’s abdomen
- It removes ticks of any size
- It removes ticks from animals and people
- It doesn’t need any chemical products (alcohol, ether,...)
- It enables a quick and painless tick removal
- It is unbreakable, hardwearing and indefinitely reusable
The O'TOM / TICK TWISTER® doesn’t leave the tick’s mouthparts
The tick’s rostrum (the part that is embedded in the skin and improperly referred to as “the tick’s head”) is covered with backward pointing spikes that allow the tick to “anchor” in the skin.
By pulling up on the tick, the spikes will rise and lock the rostrum in the skin. The tick may break leaving body parts resting in the skin and causing a painful inflammation, or an infection.
By twisting, the spikes bend into the axis of rotation, and the tick is easily removed, without traction, decreasing the risks of breaking the rostrum.
The O'TOM / TICK TWISTER® doesn’t squeeze the tick’s abdomen
While removing a tick, it is essential not to compress it, reducing the risk of saliva back-flow. A tick’s saliva contains irritating substances and sometimes microorganisms that can lead to infections and/or allergies.
Tweezers and other instruments exert a pressure on the tick.
Posted by Unknown on 27th Jul 2017
I love the O'Tom - it does such a great job of removing ticks with nothing left behind. Really easy to use.
Fast delivery from irishdogs.ie too, thanks!
Posted by Rosa M on 3rd Jun 2017
Got this just before going to Kerry this year. Ticks have always been part of our holiday in this lovely part of the world. I've already removed 2 succesfully in as many days! Simple to use and does what it says on the tin. Highly recommend this product.R
Posted by Sean Boon on 16th May 2016
Got these fory survival bush pack and ended up using it on my cat first, great little product and worked an absolute treat!!! Hopefully I don't get any ticks when I'm camping but if I do at least now I won't stress about how to remove them, thanks!!!
Posted by Unknown on 1st Feb 2016
Thankful that I haven't needed this little wonder tool yet but very glad to have it in my hiking first aid kit!
Delighted to find an Irish supplier for what has been described as "the best for the job"!
Together with efficient ordering and delivery.
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