Family
Ixodidae
Species
Bothriocroton hydrosauri (Denny, 1843 )
Body Length
Female: 6mm Male: 4.5mm
Habitat
Commonly found on large lizards.
Toxicity
It is notorious for transmitting to humans Rickettsia honei, a spotted fever Rickettsia.
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Female Southern Reptile tick.
Female Southern Reptile tick. Facing view.
Female Southern Reptile tick. Ventral view.
Male Southern Reptile tick.
Male Southern Reptile tick. Facing view.
