Online tick identifier
Upload a tick photo.
We first check that the file opens as a supported photo type. If it does, one $4.99 payment starts AI analysis and unlocks your identification report.
For the best chance of a species match:
- — Photograph the back from directly above.
- — Use bright, indirect light and tap the tick to focus.
- — Keep the tick safely contained while taking the photo.
Before you pay
What online tick photo identification can tell you
TickWarden compares the visible specimen, your state, and where it was found. The private report returns a likely match when the photo supports one, a not-a-tick result, or an uncertain result when the evidence is not strong enough.
1 · Upload free
Check the file first
Choose a JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 10 MB. You are not charged when you upload.
2 · Review
Decide before checkout
If the file opens successfully, review the service details before buying one identification for $4.99.
3 · Report
Get the visible evidence
The AI-assisted report explains the likely match and visible traits, or states why the image remains uncertain.
What the report cannot determine
A photo cannot show whether a tick carried a pathogen, whether transmission occurred, or whether a person or animal needs treatment. No human expert reviews the identification. Seek medical or veterinary care for symptoms or urgent concerns.
What if the photo is unclear?
Blur, damage, an underside-only view, or an engorged specimen can hide the traits needed for a species match. The report should return an uncertain result instead of pretending the photo proves more than it does.
Have a clear photo?
Upload it before deciding to pay.