flares, Dragon fleas/Fire fleas
commonly found around volcanoes these fleas are attracted to Hot ash lava smoke Wild fires
generally prefer to feed on dragons red ones especially but will feed on other unsuspecting creatures,
though they will certainly Die upon feeding on a human an unspoken reason most dragons roost near human settlements is cause humans repel these parasites
frost dragons also dont have to deal with these as Flares hate the cold
upon being killed Flares will combust like fire crackers with a similar bang to go with.
if you or anydragon you know are dealing with flares it is recommended to keep a human as a roommate
and to apply cool medicated ointment to afflicted areas.