I am going with Dog tickAny need for concern?
Dermacentor variabilis, also known as the American dog tick or wood tick, is a species of tick that is known to carry bacteria responsible for several diseases in humans, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Dermacentor variabilis
Rank: Species
since this was attached to the scalp I'd assume the same rule applies?the only way to save yourself is cut off your left arm
ticks don't like me, only the dog and kids