Home Opinion Bras d’Or Biosphere Climate, ticks and Lyme OpinionBras d’Or Biosphere Climate, ticks and Lyme By Dr. Annamarie Hatcher - May 7, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp On the top row are nymph male and female blacklegged ticks and on the bottom row are male and female dog ticks. The blacklegged tick does not always have black coloured legs. Dog ticks usually have white or silver coloured spots. Sign up for a monthly subscription. Just $4.99! Want to stay informed daily? Subscribe to The Reporter Newsletter and receive (up to) one email per day with all news updates, right to your inbox! Log In Register