The larvae of chiggers do not burrow into a person's skin; they also do not suck a person's blood. Chigger larvae pierce a person's skin and inject the person with a salivary secretion that contains powerful digestive enzymes.
To stay healthy, you need to continually replenish your fluid supply. Experts recommend drinking approximately two quarts (64 ounces or about eight glasses) of water each day. Of course, if you live in an extremely hot or cold area â or if you exercise a lot â you may need to drink a gallon or more of water every day.
A: Exact water intake needs vary based on personal factors, but Mayo Clinic reports that men need approximately 3 liters (3000 mL) per day, and women need approximately 2.2 liters (2200 mL). These standards are based on a healthy person living in a temperate climate.