We found this in our bed. My husband and I are freaking out. A couple of days ago, we found a similar thing on my kid’s clothes. What can they be?

Finding a tick indoors can be unsettling—but staying calm and acting quickly reduces risk and prevents future encounters. Ticks don’t typically live or breed inside homes (they need high humidity to survive), so a single tick is usually a hitchhiker—not an infestation. Here’s exactly what to do:
🩺 Step 1: Safely Remove the Tick
Do NOT squash, burn, or use petroleum jelly—it can cause the tick to regurgitate pathogens into your skin.
Use fine-tipped tweezers:
→ Grasp the tick as close to the skin (or surface) as possible.
→ Pull upward with steady, even pressure—no twisting.

If on a person or pet, clean the bite area with soap and water or rubbing alcohol.