How Big Do Fleas Get?

Fleas are a pest that can live in pets and other living things. Fleas are tiny and hard to spot if you don’t have a good eye. They are usually brownish-black in color with long legs. They can jump up to six inches, and become plump when they are full of blood. They can have up to 100 offspring at once.

Fleas start their life cycle in the larval stage, which is about a quarter of an inch long. During this stage, they feed on organic debris in the host animal’s environment. Eventually, they develop into adult fleas, which are about an eighth of an inch long.

Fleas are parasitic on mammals. They use the blood of their hosts as a breeding ground. Female fleas can go up to 100 days without feeding, and they can consume up to 15 times their body weight in blood every day. During that time, they are feeding up to 50 baby fleas.

Fleas live on a variety of animals, including dogs and cats. They are considered one of the worst pests for dogs. They can live in almost all climates, but thrive in high altitudes and extreme cold.