Flea eggs are small and oval, measuring about 0.5 millimeters in length and about half as wide, which is about the size of a grain of salt. They have a smooth surface and a tacky texture that allows them to stick to surfaces, which can make them difficult to remove. Flea eggs have a soft shell called a “chorion” that has an off-white color, similar to a grain of salt, though they are more oval in shape. They are almost microscopic and are usually found in clusters on the fur of an infested animal or on surfaces where the animal spends most of its time, such as bedding, carpets, and furniture. Flea eggs are easy to mistake for dry skin or sand, so its usually not the first thing pet parents notice if their pet has a flea problem. If youd like to discern a flea egg from something else, place the speck on a dark piece of paper under a magnifying glass to identify the characteristically oval shape of a flea egg.