Most hard ticks secrete a cement-like substance during feeding.
This material helps secure their mouthparts firmly in the flesh, adding to the difficulty of removal. DO NOT pull back sharply, as this may tear the mouthparts from the body of the tick, leaving them embedded in the skin. If this happens, do not panic. Embedded mouthparts are comparable to having a splinter in your skin. Mouthparts alone cannot transmit disease because the infective body of the tick is no longer attached.