I take it this was because it had been sucking her blood (!) but I can't find anything about it on the net. It's body was actually red!! And it was big.. although clearly a head louse.. I am on only too familar with the appearance of the little buggers! There is a real outbreak going on at DD's school.. I do her head daily.. and every day she comes home with a few 'new' (to her!) adult lice and a few new eggs!
Am trying all the usual things.. I know the only answer is to keep pulling them out with a conditioner and comb.. but has anyone else encountered a RED one???!!!
SJ x