I was bitten and got Lymes this Spring. The tick was not attached but the classic bulls eye appeared. Took a med that was (doxiycylin, sp) and it works you over also. Felt a lot like the flu. A farmer told me the best way to remove then is to saturate a cotton ball with fingernail polish remover and tape over the tick. He claims they back out in about 5-10 mins and they don't release toxins. I can tell you I don't want bitten again.