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Which ticks occur in Australia?

Australia has many native tick species, including paralysis ticks along parts of the east coast; state health and veterinary advice is important because risks differ by area.

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Short answer

Australia has many native tick species, including paralysis ticks along parts of the east coast; state health and veterinary advice is important because risks differ by area.

At a glance

Australia has many native tick species, including paralysis ticks along parts of the east coast; state health and veterinary advice is important because risks differ by area. Distribution records change as surveillance improves. Check a current official map and consider recent travel rather than assuming a tick found in one place originated there.

Key takeaways

• Australia has many native tick species, including paralysis ticks along parts of the east coast; state health and veterinary advice is important because risks differ by area.

• Distribution records change as surveillance improves. Check a current official map and consider recent travel rather than assuming a tick found in one place originated there.

• Combine this information with current official guidance and the circumstances of the actual exposure; one feature or observation is rarely conclusive.

Direct answer

Australia has many native tick species, including paralysis ticks along parts of the east coast; state health and veterinary advice is important because risks differ by area.

Put it in context

Distribution records change as surveillance improves. Check a current official map and consider recent travel rather than assuming a tick found in one place originated there.

What to do with this information

Combine this information with current official guidance and the circumstances of the actual exposure; one feature or observation is rarely conclusive.