Giant tick nests in Germany – expert warns: Animals can transmit dangerous diseases.. As of: March 15, 2024, 12:58 p.m By: Martina Lippl Hyalomma tick is larger than domestic ticks.
The exotic bloodsucker actually prefers a hot and dry climate. It is much larger than native ticks, lurks in holes in the ground and hunts prey. The tropical species is a risk for Germany. The first discoveries appeared in 2007. In 2018, a large number of tropical ticks were documented in Germany.