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I was about to remove a tick from my leg with a tweezer, but it started walking on my leg. does that mean it didn't 't bite me yet?

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No: Could have already bitten and then retracted. Is there any evidence of a bite?

Answered 5/14/2013

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Believe you're right: If it was small (not engorged) and walking, it likely had not bitten you at that point.

Dr Andrew agreed

Answered 9/19/2015

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