I found these little marbles in my bed and almost had a heart attack: I’ll tell you what they were.

# I Found These Little “Marbles” in My Bed and Almost Had a Heart Attack—Here’s What They Were

Waking up to strange “marbles” nestled in your sheets can be a jolt—what on earth are those? If you’ve wondered the same, here’s what you **really** discovered and how to handle it.

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## Not Marbles—Carpet Beetle Larvae

Those tiny, roundish, hard-to-identify bits are most likely **carpet beetle larvae**, not marbles or pest eggs. These common household nuisances can sneak into your bed searching for food—and they’ve been mistaken for smooth pebbles before. These larvae are furry, oval-shaped, and usually brown, tan, or whitish ([All About Worms][1], [The Environmental Literacy Council][2], [Reddit][3]).

> One Reddit user described similar finds as “carpet beetle larvae”—harmless, but definitely uninvited ([Reddit][3]).

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## Why They’re There

Carpet beetle larvae are not biting pests but feed on **natural fibers like wool, silk, cotton, feathers, and even human hair or dead skin** ([THEKITCHENTODAY][4], [The Environmental Literacy Council][2]). They’re drawn to the cozy, neglected micro-climates around bedding and furniture—especially if the area isn’t frequently cleaned ([Reddit][5], [bedbugresource.com][6]).

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## Health & Home Impact

* **No bites:** These larvae don’t bite, but their bristly hairs can cause irritation or rashes in sensitive individuals due to contact dermatitis ([Reddit][5], [The Environmental Literacy Council][2]).
* **Damage risk:** Given time, they can harm textiles or bedding made from natural materials ([MothPrevention][7], [BC Pest Control][8]).

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