It happens in an instant. A quick walk through the grass. A afternoon of gardening. A few minutes playing with the dog in the backyard. You barely feel it—just the faintest tickle, easily dismissed as nothing.
But when you look down, there it is: a tiny, dark insect firmly attached to your skin.
Your heart skips. Your mind races. How long has it been there? Is it dangerous? What do I do now?
Take a breath. You’re going to be fine. But what you do next matters.
