Creator Drama
Rusty Cage's Tick Saga
No new developments since Jul 10
Cover: GenZHype original graphic. All clips and posts below are embedded from their original sources.
By the numbers: this timeline documents 6 events from Jul 6, 2026 to Jul 10, 2026, drawn from 3 sources.
“By that logic, if I played the opposite of Mozart, I’d be able to destroy the tick’s mind, rendering it mentally sterile and incapable of reproduction,”
via dexerto.com
Background
Rusty Cage is an American singer, comic book creator, and YouTuber with millions of followers spread across multiple platforms.
The YouTuber found a Lone Star tick in his body and decided to subject it to numerous experiments to see how long it would live.
The timeline
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Rusty Cage Announces Indirect Energy Weapon
Rusty Cage reportedly announced on Twitter that he is working on an indirect energy weapon, which may be related to his tick removal saga[2]
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Rusty Cage's Tick Removal Saga Goes Viral
Rusty Cage's series of videos showing his attempts to kill the Lone Star tick have reportedly gone viral, with millions of views and thousands of comments[1]
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Rusty Cage Freezes Tick for 24 Hours
Rusty Cage reportedly placed the tick in a freezer for 24 hours, but noted that death was a 'gift that the tick has not earned and a gift that can be revoked'[1]
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Rusty Cage Plays Music to Tick
Rusty Cage reportedly played music to the tick, hoping to 'destroy its mind' and render it 'mentally sterile and incapable of reproduction'[1]
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Rusty Cage Pokes Tick with Fibers
Rusty Cage reportedly poked the tick with fibers, which appeared to cause it to start moving again after appearing dead[1]
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Rusty Cage tests laser on lone star tick for revival
According to a post by @.rustycage on TikTok, Rusty Cage is laser testing the lone star tick for revival on day 18.[3]
Our read of the evidence
Partly documented. All details come from secondary reports; no primary source has verified any of the actions described. The information is sourced from posts on Twitter, articles on dexerto.com, and a TikTok update. The outcome of the laser test remains unverified and awaits further confirmation.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
Frequently asked
Is Rusty Cage still trying to kill the tick?
As of July 10, 2026, per TikTok, Rusty Cage is laser testing the lone star tick for revival on day 18.
What is Rusty Cage trying to do?
Rusty Cage is trying to kill a Lone Star tick he found in his body using various methods.
How long has Rusty Cage been trying to kill the tick?
Rusty Cage has been trying to kill the tick for over two weeks.
What methods has Rusty Cage used to try to kill the tick?
Rusty Cage has used methods such as freezing, drowning, and playing music to the tick.
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Sources (3)
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 6 dated events from 3 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Rusty Cage's Tick Saga.”
GenZHype, 30 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/rusty-cage-s-tick-saga/.