FreeLists / tn-bird / [TN-Bird] Re: Tic removal for birders and others

[chris.sloan@xxxxxxxxxxx]

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This is not true; it is an urban legend.  See, e.g.:
http://www.snopes.com/oldwives/tick.asp

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Chris Sloan
chris.sloan@xxxxxxxxxxx
Nashville, TN

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From: "Wallace Coffey" <jwcoffey@xxxxxxxxxx> 

> This is a tic removal method that might help some birders and naturalists. 
> Birders frequently encounte tics and sometimes they end up in difficult 
> places 
> to reach like behind your neck, on the outside of your upper arms and 
> backside 
> of legs, etc. 
> 
> 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 insect for 15-20 second, after 
> which the tick will come out on its own and be stuck to the cotton ball when 
> you 
> lif it away. 
> It is reported to be an excellent removal method for children because the tic 
> is 
> reported to back out of the skin on its own and does not have to be pulled 
> out. 
> 
> This suggestion was sent to me by a family member. I have not yet tried it. 
> 
> Let's go birding..... 
> 
> Wallace Coffey 
> Bristol, TN 
> 
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=================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER=====================

The TN-Bird Net requires you to SIGN YOUR MESSAGE with
first and last name, CITY (TOWN) and state abbreviation.
You are also required to list the COUNTY in which the birds
you report were seen.  The actual DATE OF OBSERVATION should
appear in the first paragraph.
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         Moderator: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN
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                         Cleveland, OH
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                          Rosedale, VA
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Aerial photos to complement google maps http://local.live.com

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