O'Tom Tick Remover Plastic tweezers to remove ticks . Available in a 2-piece set. Dimensions: 48mm and 63mm. How to remove a tick? Place the tweezers with their tips encircling the body of the tick, as close to the skin surface as possible. Pull up with steady, even pressure. Do not twist or pull on the tick; this can cause the mouthparts to break off and remain in the skin. If this happens, remove the mouthparts with a pair of tweezers. If you can't easily remove the mouth with tweezers, leave it alone and allow the skin to heal. After removing the tick, clean the bite area and your hands with soap and water. Never crush a tick with your fingers. It is recommended to put it in alcohol, place it in a closed bag, wrap it with adhesive tape or flush it down the toilet.