If there is an indestructible force on earth, it would be a cockroach. They appear out of nowhere and infest with brutal efficiency. You hear cockroach stories from almost everyone. Perhaps one of the freakiest things to think about is cockroaches or their eggs inside us.
The fear of being contaminated by cockroaches raises the question: can cockroach eggs hatch inside a human?
- Cockroach eggs have been known to hatch inside the human ear
- Cockroach eggs cannot hatch inside a human body, under the skin
- Cockroaches rarely attempt to go into the mouth, eyes, etc.
So while it’s not possible for roach eggs to hatch under your skin, it is possible for roaches who have invaded your ears to hatch eggs inside your ear canal.
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Let’s discuss it further below.
Can cockroach eggs hatch inside a human?
As mentioned above, there are cases where cockroaches have climbed inside human ears and hatched eggs, but it is extremely rare.
However appealing your ears might be, it is dangerous for cockroaches to make a home inside your ear. A lot is happening inside humans. Roaches do not like many sounds and movements. Roaches prefer quiet and abandoned places to lay eggs in peace.
However appealing your ears might be, it is dangerous for cockroaches to make a home inside your ear. A lot is happening inside humans. Roaches do not like many sounds and movements. Roaches prefer quiet and abandoned places to lay eggs in peace.
Like the myths and legends that surround us, a lot of them revolve around cockroaches. One of them includes cockroach eggs hatching inside humans, scurrying around under our skin, and eventually tearing out of it like that scene in Alien.
Once a woman claimed that a cockroach egg hatched inside her mouth. Many people continued to believe this, but no real cases exist. Cockroach eggs are unable to survive inside humans.
As we speak about cockroaches invading human bodies like the new aliens, more stories come up. Many believe that smaller cockroaches tend to live inside bodies, laying eggs that then hatch. However, this is untrue.
No matter the size of the cockroach, nature remains the same. Of all the worries on the planet, it’s you shouldn’t concern yourself with cockroaches making a home inside you and laying eggs.
Also, the average size of a cockroach is such that it will struggle to even get inside a human’s body through its ears or nose.
What are the symptoms that a cockroach in your ear?
The human body is not the ideal place for cockroaches to spend their lives, but they have gotten in people’s ears. It is best not to panic in a situation like this. If a cockroach is in your ear, you can tell! It is a sensitive organ. But many people ignore the signs or interpret them as something else.
First off, do you have a large infestation in your home, and where you sleep?
You must pay close attention to certain symptoms that can tell if you have your cockroach friend inside you. For instance, if you feel something is crawling around, hear a buzzing sound, and experience some discomfort, it is theoretically possible you have roaches in your ear.
While it is best not to panic in such scenarios, you obviously must take it seriously. If the cockroach is hungry, it will attempt to bite you. Hence, you might also experience some pain, swelling, and bleeding.
Consult a physician if you have ear pain or strange sensations in your ear canal.
Consult a physician if you have ear pain or strange sensations in your ear canal.
What to do if a cockroach is in your ear?
If you have been experiencing the symptoms and find a cockroach in your ear, you should refrain from digging. It is best to stay calm and avoid touching or pushing as you can crush the roach or push it close to the eardrum.
You must get a professional’s help immediately.
If the cockroach in your ear is dead, you must remove it. You should not leave behind a dead cockroach as its dying body has bacteria and fungus that could harm you. Moreover, the scent will only attract more roaches toward you.
A dead roach can also lead to ear infections, resulting in ear loss and balance problems. If you have an ear infection, you must visit a doctor.
Can cockroaches go up to your brain?
No matter the case or insect, nothing can get in your body and go to your brain. This is because the skull is there to protect the brain. To reach your brain, cockroaches will have to pass through the bone, which is in extremely rare circumstances.
Also, even if an insect could get through the bone, it will cause pain, letting you know that something is wrong.
A bad ear infection could spread to the brain, but it is rare.
You don’t have to worry about them getting in your body (except your ear) or up to your brain.
How to keep cockroaches away from you
Most people are freaked out by cockroaches. You can keep cockroaches away by following simple steps.
Firstly, you must keep food away, as it attracts roaches. Next, you can use citrus soaps and peppermint scents on yourself as they repel cockroaches. To avoid cockroaches from getting close to you as you sleep, ensure that your sheets are clean and there are no crumbs.
You can avoid eating in bed to keep the crumbs and roaches away.
You can avoid eating in bed to keep the crumbs and roaches away.
Conclusion: A human body is not fit for a cockroach’s eggs to hatch!
Cockroaches do not prefer human bodies to lay their eggs because of the continuous movements and sounds. But there are rare cases of eggs hatching in a human ear canal.
Although rare, cockroaches can get inside the human body. You must watch out for symptoms and get professional help in case that happens. Keeping your sheets clean and using citrus can help keep cockroaches away from you.
