Why do flea bites itch?

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Why do flea bites itch?

2006-06-05 13:59:40 · 3 answers · asked by senseless tragedy 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets

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Small insects can't suck corpuscles through their very thin proboscis, therefore they inject an acid into the skin to disolve the corpuscles. It' the acid saliva that causes the itch.

2006-06-05 14:11:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋

A reaction to the saliva from the fleas.

2006-06-05 21:02:43 · answer #2 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because they are Flea!

2006-06-05 21:01:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋