Rocky Mountain Wood Tick. A neurotoxin present in the saliva will be injected into the host if the tick is attached and feeding for a long enough period of time. Mouthparts are shorter than am.
Rocky mountain wood tick dermacentor andersoni. These ticks are able to transmit rocky mountain spotted fever colorado tick fever and tularemia. It is commonly responsible for tick paralysis.
The adult ticks feed primarily on large mammals while the larvae and nymphs feed on small rodents.
The adult ticks feed primarily on large mammals while the larvae and nymphs feed on small rodents. Rocky mountain wood ticks are found in rocky mountain states and southwestern canada from elevations of 4 000 to 10 500 feet. The rocky mountain wood tick dermacentor andersoni has a similar appearance to the american dog tick but can be distinguished by its bright red tear drop shaped body. These ticks are able to transmit rocky mountain spotted fever colorado tick fever and tularemia.