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Black Worms Surfacing from Houseplant Look Like Blind Snakes

“I found these strange, wriggly guys next to my indoor houseplant that I had watered earlier that day”, states this reader in her submission regarding the long, black worm-like creatures pictured below. “They were squirming around outside of the pot. When I looked in the soil, I saw a few more moving around – maybe brought to the surface after the watering? (For size reference they are on a Kleenex and maybe 1-2 inches long.) My plant group and Reddit are both stumped as to what they are! Sorry for the terrible quality but any ideas would be welcome! I’m located in Toronto, Canada. Thank you!”

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Beige, Rubber Band-like Creature with Triangular Head is a Young Snake

“I found something on the floor and thought it was maybe a thin piece of rubber (like a broken rubber band), but when I went to pick it up it moved”, states this reader in Southern Texas. “It moved like a snake but was maybe 4-5” long and very thin and tan in color.”

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Long Black Worm Found on Floor is Actually a Brahminy Blind Snake

“What is this? I found it randomly on my floor (I live in South Florida) and I’m genuinely confused,” states this reader concerning the round, long, worm-like organism pictured below.

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The Snake that Looks Like a Worm

The brahminy blind snake is a snake so tiny that many mistake it for a worm. This article will take a quick look at this friendly little fellow and outline its physical and biological characteristics.

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Glossy Worm Found in Bathroom is Actually a Brahminy Blind Snake

A long, glossy worm was found by this reader’s five-year old daughter in their restroom. Our reader wonders if we can tell them what type of worm it is that their daughter found.