What the hell is this?

[Scratchnoitch]

I constantly have scratch marks on my upper back/ neck. They’re deep enough that they last a few days at a time and you can see and feel them.

But, the thing is, I definitely don’t scratch my neck during waking hours or remember ever being itchy there. Why would I be scratching to the point of breaking the skin ONLY in my sleep and also not remembering it? It’s a mystery….any suggestions?

Cute bison

Scratchy hairbrush??

Do you have a cat you sleep with? I sometimes wake up with scratches. (Mainly because I have rolled on her I think).

Demon lover?

OP, my DH is currently into modelling. He's constantly painting then rubbing down, then painting then rubbing down. There's paint dust everywhere, and it can be quite scratchy if his sandpaper isn't the finest.

Could that be it?

Sloths have very long sharp nails and are very quiet. Could a sloth be sneaking into your bed?

Are you forgetting to remove your squirrel before you go to bed?

I want him!

DH has just suggested a Gruffalo. But unless you live in a deep dark wood I suspect this is highly unlikely

Bison are horny though?

Good point.

OP, do you have a horny bison in your bed?

A horny bison would definitely wake her up. They aren’t subtle.

@Gazelda i don’t know why you’re accusing me of having your husband sandpapering clay in my bed. I have done nothing, nothing, to suggest that. This place is full of vipers

Well it's just that if you're asking for help identifying the origin of the scratches, a photo might be helpful OP Imagine a normal looking neck and upper shoulders. Now imagine there’s a few scratches across them.

But which direction are the scratches? Diagram please.

Yes. A diagram is needed. Preferably with lots of different colours. And the location of the bison clearly identified please.

I like diagrams with colours.

And bisons.

is this a reverse?

Does this help??

I don’t think so, I’ve only ever seen ones with fins. No claws, though happy to stand corrected.
Sure someone will be along shortly with more experience.

When do the marks appear?

They’re just there when I notice them which is every few weeks. But they might be there all the time I’m not sure.

op- Theres simply nothing else for it.You gony have to go live(on here)and be observed,as will squidy bison featheresq pillow labels.

Could it be your seatbelt leaving marks?

Pillow creases..... or eagles. 🦅

That diagram is fantastic.