Larvae hatch from eggs in one to six days given appropriate environmental conditions (a relative humidity between 50 percent and 92 percent).
How quickly do tapeworms grow?
These eggs are ingested by an intermediate host (normally a flea or a rodent), which is then eaten by your pets. The eggs are released and hatch into tiny tapeworm heads, which mature into adult worms inside your pet over 2 months or so.
How long until tapeworms lay eggs?
Once the larvae get to the intestine, they mature into adult worms and begin laying eggs — starting the cycle again. It takes about four weeks from the time a dog or cat eats the eggs for an adult worm to mature in the animal's intestine and start laying eggs.
How long does it take for tapeworm eggs to hatch in humans?
The eggs hatch in the intestines 1 to 2 months after being swallowed. After hatching, a female pinworm can lay more eggs.
How long do tapeworm eggs live?
Most tapeworm eggs last for months while waiting for their intermediate hosts; however, scientists have documented that the eggs of some tapeworms are capable of surviving up to eight months, Animal Diversity Web reports.
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