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PARASITE?
Oct 2, 2015 21:30:49 GMT
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Post by drowningindemons on Oct 2, 2015 21:30:49 GMT
I did some research and I think these worms are parasites
While cleaning their tank I poured out the dirt into my garden and I saw a tiny worn with a spade like head in the dirt . I think it's a snail eating worn. Please help?!
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Post by Liguus on Oct 2, 2015 21:38:49 GMT
It's not a parasite. As for if it's harmful: Maybe, but maybe not. Some flatworms will eat snails, but some are harmless and will instead eat other worms which may cause your snails problems. Either one can be found in florida, so a picture would help ID it.
I actually wish I had some predatory flatworms to eat all the fruit fly larvae in my terrariums.
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Post by drowningindemons on Oct 3, 2015 0:57:16 GMT
It's not a parasite. As for if it's harmful: Maybe, but maybe not. Some flatworms will eat snails, but some are harmless and will instead eat other worms which may cause your snails problems. Either one can be found in florida, so a picture would help ID it. I actually wish I had some predatory flatworms to eat all the fruit fly larvae in my terrariums. Camera is not working but it has a black head, Translucent like body with a black stripe going down its bakc |
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Post by Liguus on Oct 3, 2015 1:18:10 GMT
how long is it?
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Post by drowningindemons on Oct 3, 2015 1:18:24 GMT
It's about an inch long and as thick as yarn |
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Post by Liguus on Oct 3, 2015 1:25:50 GMT
Black head and black stripe? Might be Bipalium kewense, which may snack on your snails.
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Post by Liguus on Oct 3, 2015 1:27:19 GMT
It's about an inch long and as thick as yarn hmm. may still be B. kewense, just young. Adult length is 11 inches. |
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Post by Liguus on Oct 3, 2015 1:28:59 GMT
well, anyways if you threw it into your yard it shouldn't bother your snails anymore lol.
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PARASITE?
Oct 3, 2015 22:20:00 GMT
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Post by drowningindemons on Oct 3, 2015 22:20:00 GMT
well, anyways if you threw it into your yard it shouldn't bother your snails anymore lol. I did, just wanted to make sure it wasn't an internal parasite, that was in my snails that needed to be "removed" thanks so much guys |
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PARASITE?
Oct 9, 2015 13:15:05 GMT
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Post by giantsouthamerican2n on Oct 9, 2015 13:15:05 GMT
This is a nematode. They are garden pests and will eat your snail faster than you can say crap... They are really hard to get rid of but I would recommend removing anything you have seen nematodes on. drowningindemons |
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