[kevao]

Small consolation for us; the host always dies first.

[3Fingas]

Not if the host pulls the leech off before it is completely drained.

Not if the tick is removed with tweezers and alcohol.

Not if the EBT cards are cut off and the draw bridge is raised.

[Lancey Howard]

Small consolation for us; the host always dies first.

The key is to keep checking for ticks (Democrats) and pick them off your skin. I fold them up in a piece of Scotch tape and throw them away.