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Adult fleas are blood sucking parasites and can only live on warm blooded animals (e.g. mammals, birds), should a flea fall off its host (e.g. in bedding, on floor, on ground) unless it is able to get back on a host it will slowly starve as it can no longer feed on blood.
Different species of flea are adapted to live on different species of hosts and if they are on a different species of host while they may be able to successfully feed they will be at a disadvantage (e.g. not being able to hold on to the host, not being able to digest the blood as well, not finding mates) compared to any fleas of the species adapted to that host.
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What was the plague caused by?
fleas on that live rats its not the fleas it was the blueberries
Can fleas live without being on the dog?
well, fleas live on blood, so its possible
Can bird fleas live on cats?
No, bird fleas cannot get into cats. There are different kinds of fleas.
Can fleas live in carpet?
Yes, the eggs is what stays and hatch when conditions a suitable for them to live. Fleas eggs can live for over a year in furniture and carpet, my vet told me this.
Do fleas live in the desert?
Fleas do not live in the desert per se. They live on animals as parasites and many times those animals are in the desert.
Why does the mouse live with the flea?
I am sure the mouse would prefer not to live with fleas. Fleas are common pests and live off the blood of creatures they infest.
Do possums carry fleas?
Yes, the possums live in my attic and fleas fall from the vents and cracks because of them.
Do fleas live outside with no pets?
They can.
Which animals live on the surface of other animals?
Sometimes bees live on sloths and ticks and fleas on dogsSometimes bees live on sloths and ticks and fleas on dogs
Do cat fleas die after leaving the cat if their no more cats?
No, fleas will live in your home and bite people instead. Your home will need to be treated for fleas if a fleas are seen!
Do fleas live outside?
They are able to live inside and outside.
Do fleas live on humans?
well they can but they mostly live on cats
