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JamboDP
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edited 27 July 2012 at 9:34PM in Game Over Archives
How many days can an average flea live for?

A. Up to 10 days
B. Up to 50 days
C. Up to 100 days

I think the answer is Up to 100 days, could somebody please confirm



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  • abbyed33
    abbyed33 Posts: 777 Forumite
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    I agree wiki (not the best i know) says up to a couple of months
    It's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove all doubt :)
  • dannimayx_2
    dannimayx_2 Posts: 51 Forumite
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    Most sites say 30-90, so up to 100 is probably right
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  • fire**fly
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    30-90 Days (Average).
    A flea might live a year and a half under ideal conditions. These include the right temperature, food supply, and humidity. Generally speaking, though, an adult flea only lives for 2 or 3 months. Without a host for food, a flea's life might be as short as a few days. But with ample food supply, the adult flea will often live up to 100 days.

    http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/flea.html

    :eek:
    please be a responsible pet owner & spay/neuter your pets, too many strays & not enough homes for them sadly. k2u58ioz4c8e.png




  • http://www.countryfile.com/webform/win-summer-fun-pet-pack

    How many days can an average flea live for?

    A. Up to 10 days
    B. Up to 50 days
    C. Up to 100 days

    Could someone please help me with the answer.

    Good Luck :D
  • hamsterfan1
    hamsterfan1 Posts: 8,281 Forumite
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    it's aimed at dog owners, can't see a goldfish needing these
    proud gran to 4 lovely boys and one little girl
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