{"id":1145,"date":"2026-05-03T20:04:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T20:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kerimatonews.com\/?p=1145"},"modified":"2026-05-03T20:04:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T20:04:14","slug":"two-plastic-hook-shaped-tools-with-double-forks-on-the-end-what-are-these-and-what-they-used-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kerimatonews.com\/?p=1145","title":{"rendered":"Two plastic hook shaped tools with double forks on the end. What are these and what they used for?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kerimatonews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/142-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1146\" style=\"width:488px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kerimatonews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/142-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kerimatonews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/142-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kerimatonews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/142-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kerimatonews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/142-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kerimatonews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/142.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What It\u2019s Called<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Tick Twister<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other common labels:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>tick remover hook<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>tick removal tool<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Typical set:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Pack of 2 hooks<\/strong>\u00a0(usually\u00a0<strong>one small<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>one large<\/strong>\u00a0to match tick size)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When It First Appeared<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The tool was developed by a veterinarian in the\u00a0<strong>mid-1990s<\/strong>, with the product commonly cited as being introduced around\u00a0<strong>1995<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What It\u2019s For<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Primary purpose:<\/strong><strong>Remove attached ticks<\/strong>\u00a0from:\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dogs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cats<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Horses<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Humans<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why people use it:<\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s designed to remove a tick\u00a0<strong>without squeezing its body<\/strong>, which many users prefer because it can reduce mess and help keep the removal controlled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How It Works (Simple Explanation)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Tick Twister is a\u00a0<strong>hook-shaped tool<\/strong>\u00a0that slides under the tick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instead of pulling straight up, you\u00a0<strong>rotate\/twist<\/strong>\u00a0the tool so the tick releases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most kits include\u00a0<strong>two hook sizes<\/strong>\u00a0so you can choose the best fit for the tick you see.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Features Shown in the Images<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Two different hook sizes<\/strong>\u00a0stored in a single plastic holder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lightweight, portable design<\/strong>\u00a0with a built-in carry shape (easy to keep in a pet kit, car, or backpack)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reusable plastic construction<\/strong>\u00a0intended for repeated use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Basic Use (General Steps)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Select the hook size<\/strong>\u00a0that best matches the tick (small for tiny ticks, large for bigger ticks).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slide the hook<\/strong>\u00a0gently against the skin so the tick sits in the narrow slot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Twist\/rotate<\/strong>\u00a0the tool steadily until the tick releases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clean the area<\/strong>\u00a0after removal and\u00a0<strong>wash your hands<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Practical Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use good lighting<\/strong>\u00a0so you can clearly see the tick and the skin surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re removing ticks from a pet that won\u2019t stay still, have someone help hold them calmly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you cannot remove the tick completely, or the bite area becomes increasingly red, swollen, painful, or you feel unwell afterward,\u00a0<strong>contact a veterinarian (for pets) or a healthcare professional (for people).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What It\u2019s Called When It First Appeared What It\u2019s For How It Works (Simple Explanation) Key Features Shown in the Images Basic Use (General Steps) Practical 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