Do Fleas Get Big?
WouterYou may have asked yourself, “Do fleas get big?” The short answer is “no”. Fleas are adult parasites. Their size depends on their genetic make-up and the nutrients they get. They do not have wings and cannot fly. This makes them an easy target for flea-killing products, which you must apply everywhere, including your home.
Adult fleas are about one-eighth of an inch long. They are reddish brown or black in color. They are thin and have large back legs. They are also able to jump up to 12 inches horizontally. They are covered with spines, which help them move through their host’s hair and repel the pulling of their hair during grooming.
Fleas are parasitic on mammals. Their main source of food is the blood of a host. They also use the host’s body as a breeding ground. Female fleas may go for up to 100 days without feeding. During that time, a female flea can eat up to 15 times her own body weight. This means that a single female flea can feed up to fifty babies!
Fleas do not have wings and have six legs. The four front legs are shorter than the two back legs. The fleas move by jumping and crawling. Fleas can jump up to 25 cm high. The bites you get on your legs are one of the most visible signs of a flea infestation.
