Riddle

When they are caught, they are thrown away. When they escape, you itch all day.

Choose an answer

A.Ticks
B.Lice
C.Mosquitoes
D.Fleas
Hint: It's a word with 5 letters, starting with "F".

Answer

Fleas

Why this is the answer

Fleas are caught and discarded, but if they escape by jumping away, their bites make you itch throughout the day.

This riddle is filed under Animal Riddles and rated Medium.

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