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As spring weather arrives for most of North America, it brings the arrival of something very dangerous. The deer tick, also referred to as a black legged tick, is the main vector for a potentially fatal disease called Lyme disease. Although these ticks are active in winter and still pose a threat to people and animals alike, they are much more abundant in the spring and summer.This magnified video lets you get a close look at the head and mouth of the deer tick , allowing you to see how they hold on to their prey with such tenacity. The tick burrows its head deep into the flesh of its host and will remain attached to feed for 4-5 days. The serrated barbs on their mouth make it nearly impossible to remove the tick without leaving part of the head or mouth in the skin, causing a risk of infection.