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Doing a tick check after a hike, which spots are easy to miss?

Armpits, groin and scalp. Ticks can attach anywhere, especially in hard-to-see places.

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  1. Armpits, groin and scalp ✔
  2. Only your ankles and shoes
  3. Only skin the sun touched

Why: Ticks crawl up and settle in warm, hidden places. The NIH says they can attach anywhere, especially the groin, armpits and scalp, which is why a full-body check matters.

Huh, didn't know that: NIH says removing a tick quickly can reduce the chance of getting Lyme disease.

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Answer: Armpits, groin and scalp. Ticks crawl up and settle in warm, hidden places. The NIH says they can attach anywhere, especially the groin, armpits and scalp, which is why a full-body check matters.

  1. Lyme Disease (NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health) www.nccih.nih.gov/health/lyme-disease
    Ticks can attach to any part of the body, especially in hard-to-see areas such as the groin, armpits, and scalp.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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