Do fleas burrow under skin

Answer 1

Answer 1Yes.Fleas can and do burrow.Specifically, Tunga penetrans. Also commonly known as chigoe flea, chigger, jigger. Many were very quick to answer this question-clearly without any real knowledge or research.The chigoe flea should not be confused with Chigger mites, which may also seem as though they were "burrowing". (But actually do not)

This answer, while technically correct, is horribly incomplete. I would assume that the majority of people researching this topic are NOT in South America. This is important because that is the only place the chigoe flea is found. It should also be pointed out that the Chigoe flea attacks the feet primarily. So if there is evidence of sub-dermal infestation and you live outside of Brazil and Peru you almost assuredly DON'T have Chigoe fleas.

Answer 2

It is possible, but against their nature. They will try to lay in a low area that is covered from the elements, not far from where they know a food source would be. In nature, they lay in dead wood, exposed tree roots, etc. next to animals paths. In your home, spray or dust under furniture legs, baseboards, etc.

Answer 3

Yes, flies have been known to lay eggs under live animals skin. What would happen is something would get an open wound, and flies would get on it and lay there eggs. Unfortunately there a numerous cases where people and animals of all sorts would have maggots breaking through their skin.

Answered by Katie Mariani

Answer 4

yes,fleas lay eggs on animal skin.

Answer 5

yes