Leeches are also bloodsuckers but they are from a different class. These animals feed on blood and decomposing bodies and open wounds. Leeches do not bite. They attach themselves and feed until they are full and then drop off. Leeches secrete anti-coagulants, so a wound from a leech may bleed more when the leech is removed.
Removing a tick can be easily done. Take a pair of small-tipped tweezers and grasp the tick firmly. Pull directly away from your skin. Try to get the complete tick. Even if the mouthparts are left behind, the tick can no longer transmit disease. Wash the area with soap and water and throw the tick away.
If there is any concern about the type of tick removed or if it was carrying a disease preserve the tick in a damp paper towel for identification. Seek medical help if any symptoms develop, including a rash around the bite area.
Removing a leech can be done by sliding a fingernail under each end of the leech to break the bond with the skin. Do not try to pull the leech off or it may vomit into your wound and cause infection.
Other methods of leech removal, such as using acidic substances, flame or salt can also cause the leech to vomit and infect your wound.