Can a fully engorged tick fall off of your animal then attach to you?

Yes, a fully engorged tick can fall off an animal and potentially attach to a human. Ticks are opportunistic feeders and may drop off their host when they are full. Once they detach, they can crawl onto nearby hosts, including humans, in search of a new place to feed. It’s important to regularly check pets for ticks and take precautions to reduce the risk of tick bites for both animals and humans.