Category: Hammerhead Worm
The Hammerhead Flatworms of France and the Threat They Pose
France, like many other regions in the world, only recently discovered the presence of flatworms in their country. They, like most other countries, are concerned about the presence of this invasive species and what it means for the survival of their existing wildlife.
Hammerhead Worms: What are They?
The hammerhead worm is a creature that fascinates many, mainly for its bizarre appearance. However, it seems as though little is known about these worms by the general public, and so this article will investigate just exactly what hammerhead worms are and how we should respond to them.
How Common Are Hammerhead Worms?
A reader in Tennessee found a hammerhead worm in his yard. Although these broadhead planarians aren’t dangerous, they are invasive species that are sometimes considered pests.
Worm in Toilet Could be Hammerhead Worm or Flatworm
One of our readers discovered what we believe is a flatworm in his toilet. We don’t think he has anything to stress about, but if he is worried about his health he should of course visit a doctor since we are not medical professionals!
Are Hammerhead Worms Pests?
A reader asked us about some hammerhead worms he found in his yard. We have offered a few options for getting rid of these flatworms. Happy hammerhead worm hunting!
Long Worm Might be Hammerhead Flatworm
One of our readers discovered a long, thin worm and asked us to identify it. We believe he has found a hammerhead flatworm.
Hammerhead Flatworm Discovered in Tennessee
A reader sent us a picture of a long, brown worm with a broad arrow-shaped head. We believe this is a hammerhead flatworm!
Thin Red Worm in Toilet
A reader found a worm in her toilet, and wondered if it could be a parasite. We believe the worm she discovered is a hammerhead worm.
Worm with Triangle Head might be Hammerhead Worm
A reader wrote to us with a great description of a critter he discovered. Unfortunately, we were unable to come up with an identification, but we think this might be a hammerhead worm.
Hammerhead Worms Visit San Antonio Home Every Year
A reader and her husband just wrote to us from San Antonio, Texas. For the last three years they find hammerhead worms in their home beginning in March for the duration of one month. After one month has passed, these worms disappear.
Hammerhead Worm Found in Shower
We just heard from a reader about a worm that appeared in her shower. She thinks it is a hammerhead worm, and we agree based on the photo she included. She wonders how it would have gotten in her shower. She notes that the bathroom is located near an exterior door.
Worm on Porch is a Hammerhead Worm
We just heard from a reader who found an interesting creature on their porch and would like to know what it is. The photo displays a long brown worm with a dark triangle-shaped head.
Fishing with Hammerhead Worms
We recently received a question from a reader about whether or not it is possible to fish with hammerhead worms. The reader didn’t actually ask about hammerhead worms specifically, but she sent us a picture of what we are basically certain is a hammerhead worm, and then asked if she can fish with it. We’ll first provide some basic information about these creatures, and then we’ll move on to the more specific topic of fishing with hammerhead worms.
Hammerhead Worms in the Toilet
“This morning I discovered a worm swimming in my toilet.” So starts a reader’s email that we were sent a few days ago. (The reader originally contacted us through our All About Worms Twitter account.) The reader goes on to say he believes the worm in his toilet is a hammerhead worm, and indeed it looks exactly like a hammerhead worm, but he wasn’t particularly worried about identifying it. Rather, he was curious how the worm got in his toilet. He was wondering if it was possible that the worm navigated its way through his pipes to the toilet, perhaps coming up from the sewer. He also wondered if his “worst nightmare [had] been realized,” which is that the worm somehow came out of his body. So, the question before us is: how did a hammerhead worm end up in a toilet?
Long Brown Worms with Black Stripes – Hammerhead Worms
A reader wrote to us a while back about a long brown worm with black stripes that she found in a decaying stump. Fortunately, she sent us an excellent photo of the brown worm, which we were quickly able to identify as a hammerhead worm (sometimes understandably, but incorrectly, spelled “hammer head worm”). The reader was merely wondering what the long brown worm was, so we’ve technically already answered her question, but if we stopped writing now, we wouldn’t have a very satisfying article to read. So, below we supply some information about hammerhead worms, which includes the reader’s excellent picture.
Hammerhead Worms: Are They Harmful or Dangerous?
A reader from South Africa (Durban, South Africa, more precisely) wrote to us about two hammerhead worms that he found in his home. He was wondering if hammerhead worms are harmful or dangerous to animals or babies, and he was also keen to discover what is causing them to enter his home. So, the question before us is this: are hammerhead worms harmful to humans or animals (like pets), and how do you get rid of hammerhead worms? (Technically, the reader didn’t ask how to get rid of hammerhead worms, but he was wondering how they got into his house, and in answering the latter we also answer the former.)
Hammerhead Worms
A reader wrote to us recently about a hammerhead worm, or what is believed to be a hammerhead worm, that she found on her kitten. The worm was found on the side of the kitten, and before the reader could remove the hammerhead, the kitten licked it. The reader was concerned that this might hurt the kitten, and was wondering if the kitten would become sick from licking the hammerhead worm. Unfortunately, this question falls outside of our purview. We are not veterinarians, so all we can ever say is that if something is questionable about your pet, you should go to the vet’s office. We can, however, take this opportunity to talk a little about hammerhead worms, explaining what hammerhead worms are and what they do.
Types of Flat Worms
Flat worms are native to Indo-China, but they travel around the world by hitching a ride in greenhouse plants. For the most part, flat worms can survive just about anywhere, so no one region is 100 percent safe.