YouTuber Rusty Cage goes viral after testing how long a Lone Star tick can survive

Published 8 July 2026 · science

YouTuber Rusty Cage gained popularity for his tick survival experiment. He filmed a Lone Star tick surviving underwater for five days. The tick also endured

YouTuber Rusty Cage gained popularity for his tick survival experiment. He filmed a Lone Star tick surviving underwater for five days. The tick also endured loud music and a 24-hour freezer test. This unusual research captured millions of views online. Cage's experiment has sparked widespread discussion across social media platforms.

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