Flea eggs are very small, about 0.5 millimeters long and 0.3–0.5 millimeters wide, roughly the size of a grain of salt or rice grain. They have an oval shape with rounded ends and a smooth surface. Their color is off-white to pearly white, sometimes appearing shiny or translucent when freshly laid, becoming more opaque as they mature. Flea eggs can look like tiny white specks or grains of salt and are often mistaken for dandruff, dry skin flakes, or sand. They usually appear in clusters on a pet's fur, especially around the lower back, belly, ears, and tail, and can also be found in pet bedding, carpets, and furniture. Fresh eggs are sticky initially but dry out after a few hours