Do spider bites pose a greater health risk to humans than tick bites?
Most tick bites don’t pose a real health risk, other than a mild irritation or infection (can use an antibiotic cream on it). But ticks can spread disease, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. If you know it is a tick bite, keep a close watch on it, and if there are any unusual symptoms such as fever, swelling, chills, etc., contact your doctor immediately.