Tick Lapel Pin
Modeled after the tick species Ixodes, a tiny arachnid that is responsible for causing Lyme disease infections throughout the Northern Hemisphere, this lapel pin is guaranteed disease-free. Ixodes is a member of the hard tick family (Ixodidae), distinguished by the fact that they are hard to crush. Ticks find their animal and bird hosts by scent, warmth and vibrations. After attaching to the host, they begin sucking blood and can become engorged up to 600 times their normal weight. This blood meal is necessary for their development and reproduction. Ticks can, however, transmit bacteria, viruses and protozoa to their hosts causing serious diseases including Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, meningoencephalitis and babesiosis, an infection similar to malaria.
The lapel pin is approximately 2 cm in diameter and ships with a locking pin back to attach it to a lapel or jacket.
The lapel pin is 3D printed in polished solid sterling silver, polished bronze, or 14K gold plated brass and is ready for gift giving with a gift box, polishing cloth, and care instructions.
All orders over 50 Euro ship FREE. Under 50 Euro shipping = 5.50 €
Jewelry Shipping
Jewelry in stock at Ontogenie will be ready for shipping within 1-3 days. Jewelry on backorder requires 3-4 weeks production time before it can be shipped.
Transit times:
- Germany: 1-2 days
- EU: 2-4 days
- Europe, nonEU: 5-7 days
- USA, Canada: 9-12 days
- Australia, New Zealand: 10-17 days
For faster delivery, you can choose "Express Shipping" at checkout. Cost is 25.99 € for UPS 1-2 day service.
You will be notified by mail when your order ships and given a tracking number so that you can follow your shipment.
Your jewelry will be gift-wrapped in original Ontogenie packaging.
Please note that packages may be delayed for reasons beyond my control. In the unlikely event that your jewelry shipment is held by your local customs office, you are responsible for paying any customs fees and import taxes incurred.
**Orders to the United Kingdom of more than 135 GBP/158 Euro will incur import duties that must be paid by the customer at the time of receipt of the package in the UK. If you do not pay the import duties, the jewelry will be destroyed or returned, and your order will not be refunded.**
Art Prints, T-Shirt, Mug, and Tote Bag Shipping
Printing of these products requires 2-7 days fulfilment time at a printing facility as close to your location as possible. After fulfilment, your shipment should arrive in 3-10 business days.