What the bite looks and feels like:

You will most likely find the bites in your armpit area, or other hairy and moist areas of the body.
On the area of the bite, some dry blood can usually be found. It looks like a small wound and the skin around the bite will turn red.
Sometimes the tick is still attached to your skin. You can get it out with a tool that is specially made for tick-removal or a set of tweezers. Grab the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull up slowly. Be careful not to twist, jerk, or crush the tick.
You will usually only find one bite.
When you see clear signs of the so-called bullseye rash, you may be at risk for Lyme disease. You can recognize this rash by a white and red ring around the red area where you have been bitten. It can feel a little warm. Look for medical attention as soon as possible. If you only see a small red bump that goes away within a few days, you have nothing to worry about.

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