Is it true, that earwigs go into your ears?

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i heard they crawl into your ears.i found one on the back of my neck once..and i hope it wasnt trying to crawl into my brain or somthing crazy like though..i doubt it..what do you think?

Answers:
The name originates from the superstition that earwigs crawl into the ears of sleeping persons and bore into the brain. Although earwigs appear somewhat dangerous due to their forceps, they are practically harmless to man.

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YEAh some only tho, they are carnivores that go in brain like in jungles, but usuall not in developed countres

ewww where were you the woods or do you not bathe? but anyways earwig id think would go into your ears or else why would it be called earwigs?

The name originates from the superstition that earwigs crawl into the ears of sleeping persons and bore into the brain. Although earwigs appear somewhat dangerous due to their forceps, they are practically harmless to man.
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