Tick Identification Guides
Use these tick identification guides to compare tick photos, check common places ticks hide, understand tiny nymph ticks, and learn what to do next after finding a tick on a person, dog, or clothing.
Tick Identification Chart
Compare tick body shape, color, size, markings, and photo clues before deciding what to check next.
Identify Tick by Photo
Learn how to take clearer tick photos and what details matter most when comparing a small dark speck.
Tick Identification App
See how Ticky helps inspect tick photos with zoom, visual filters, and contrast modes on iPhone.
Dog Tick Identification
Check common tick hiding places on dogs, including ears, neck, paws, belly, tail area, and fur folds.
Nymph Tick Identification
Understand why tiny nymph ticks are easy to miss and how scale, light, and close-up photos help.
Deer Tick Identification
Compare possible deer tick photos using body shape, dark legs, reddish-brown tones, and size clues.
Compare more than one clue
Good tick identification usually uses several clues together: size, body outline, leg position, color, markings, attachment status, and where the tick was found.
Use clearer photos
For better visual checks, photograph the tick in bright light on a plain background. Add a ruler or coin when possible so size is easier to compare later.
Inspect tick photos faster
Tick Detector Checker – Ticky is an educational photo inspection app for iPhone. It can help you zoom in, adjust contrast, try visual filters, and compare small photo details when a tick is hard to see.
Ticky does not diagnose bites, identify disease risk, or replace medical or veterinary advice. If a tick was attached or symptoms appear after a bite, contact a qualified professional.