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Why do some ticks hide in cracks?
Many soft ticks live near resting hosts in burrows, nests or buildings and emerge briefly to feed before returning to protected crevices.
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Direct answer
Many soft ticks live near resting hosts in burrows, nests or buildings and emerge briefly to feed before returning to protected crevices.
Why context matters
This is a biological learning point, not a way to determine infection or illness in an individual tick, person or animal.
What to do next
Apply the information with current regional guidance and the actual exposure; a single observation rarely supports a firm conclusion.