A tick’s saliva can anesthetize your skin so that you don’t notice it’s there, and consume your blood while injecting you with viruses and bacteria, such as Lyme disease.
This feared parasite can remain attached to your skin for days without severe symptoms, and that is why it is so dangerous.
The recommendation is to check the body constantly, especially in areas such as the neck, scalp, or behind the knees. And if you have an animal at home, in addition to giving it antiparasitic treatment when appropriate, don’t forget to check its fur as well.