Abstract text

An apparatus (1) for removing ticks from animals and humans, comprising an elongated grip (2) having a longitudinal axis; a first bifurcated tip (3) located at one end of the elongated grip; and a second bifurcated tip (4) located at a second end of the elongated grip, wherein in the first and second bifurcated tips extend substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the elongated grip. The first and second bifurcated tips are preferably curved towards the elongated grip and extend from the longitudinal axis of the elongated grip in opposing directions.