i know its a stupid question because my dad got pissed off when i asked him for asking such a dumb question but i was just wondering last night as i was falling asleep, are there any insects/ or animals that feed off hair?
2006-09-08 15:06:18 · 7 answers · asked by Holly 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
I believe dust mites feed off of the things that fall off our body, like hair, flakes of skin, etc. I dont know how long it takes for them to consume anything, but it does happen over time.
2006-09-08 15:09:14 · answer #1 · answered by glddstgpsy26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of my hair goes down the bathtub drain or into the vacuum cleaner. Everyone loses a large number of hairs daily. I do not know of any insects or animals who feed off of hair.
You did not ask a dumb question. I think dads get angry when they don't know the answer. THEN they consider the question stupid.
2006-09-08 22:23:17 · answer #2 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mites do, dust mites etc. About your question, I was told my a college professor years ago that is no such thing as a stupid or dumb question. so ask away.
2006-09-08 22:13:54 · answer #3 · answered by couchP56 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shower drains, pillow cases, hair brushes...check the vaccuum cleaner...
They constantly fall out, but they don't usually come out in clumps, so you really don't notice.
2006-09-08 22:08:49 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Mites eat just about anything. Try searching on "mites hair".
2006-09-08 22:08:40 · answer #5 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know percentages, but a good deal of it ends up in drains, it is job security for plumbers.
2006-09-08 22:17:14 · answer #6 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in my house it goes down the sink and tube drain........i have three females in my house and thats the only place it goes.........thats why i spend so much on drain cleaners.....
2006-09-08 22:18:09 · answer #7 · answered by fn_49@hotmail.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋