Human: I am trying to get rid of a splinter. What should I do? Assistant: 
First, you should make sure that the splinter is actually a splinter and not just a piece of skin that has broken off. To determine this, gently pull on the end of the splinter with tweezers or your fingers. If it comes out easily, then it is likely a splinter. If not, then you may have a piece of skin that needs to be removed.