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Slimy, Brown Worm Found in Shower is a Hammerhead Flatworm
“Flatworm?” asks this reader, who found a peculiar critter in his shower. The critter in question appears to be black in color, with a gray/beige underside, and a thin, but long body that is able to curl up on itself.
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.
What is a Flat Worm?
A flat worm, also spelled “flatworm,” is native to Indo-China, but it makes its way around the world by traveling in greenhouse plants. For the most part, flat worms can survive just about anywhere, so no one region is 100% safe.
How to Get Rid of the Flat Worm
The flat worm is usually medium-brown in color with dark markings or stripes. Some worms may appear gray to greenish/gray as well. All types feed on earthworms, so beware.
