Famous Can Fleas Live On Human Hair References. They prefer animal fur, which offers better density, temperature regulation, and sebum production. Although fleas rarely take up residence on human skin, they can and will live happily in a human home with no pets present.

They prefer animal fur, which offers better density, temperature regulation, and sebum production. Yes, fleas can jump from pets to humans if there is close contact and infestation present. There are more than 2000 types of fleas around the globe.