Bipalium - Wikipedia
Bipalium is a genus of large predatory land planarians. They are often loosely called " hammerhead worms " or " broadhead planarians " because of the distinctive shape of their …
Hammerhead Worms Are Toxic, Invasive and Even Cannibalistic
Jun 11, 2024 · Hammerhead worms are an invasive species of terrestrial flatworm from the genus Bipalium. They can grow up to 18 inches (46 centimeters) long, sometimes leading people to …
Invasive hammerhead flatworms spotted in Texas - KXAN Austin
May 17, 2023 · TEXAS (KXAN) — An invasive, snake-like worm species is making the rounds throughout Texas, with the possibility of causing physical reactions in humans or animals that …
Experts warn invasive hammerhead worms secrete "nasty toxin" …
Jul 26, 2023 · An invasive worm that packs the poisonous power of a puffer fish and the slithering stamina of a snake has been spotted along the East Coast of the U.S.
Don’t Panic! Hammerhead Worms Are Here (And Have Been for a …
Apr 29, 2025 · Identifying a hammerhead worm begins with recognizing its key physical traits. The most prominent feature is the head, which distinctly resembles a hammerhead shark or a half …
A snake-like hammerhead worm is popping up in Georgia - CNN
Nov 23, 2020 · Sightings of shovel-headed garden worms, also known as hammerhead worms, have recently been reported in the state, University of Georgia agriculture extension agent …
Weird 'Snake' Is Actually An Invasive Giant Hammerhead Worm
Nov 10, 2020 · In early November, officials from Virginia Wildlife Management and Control came across something they had never seen before: a slithering creature that looked like a snake …
The Hammerhead Worm Guide | Everything U Should Know
Hammerhead worms are snake-like creatures that can grow 5cm to 12cm. On the other hand, earthworms are small in sizes 7 to 8cm. Only a few species of earthworm can grow more than …
What happens if a hammerhead worm bites you? - The …
Apr 27, 2025 · The short answer is: hammerhead worms can’t bite you. They lack the physical structures to bite and do not inject toxins. However, despite their inability to bite, these …
What are snake like worms in the garden?
Mar 18, 2025 · Hammerhead Worms (Bipalium spp.): These are not earthworms, but terrestrial planarians. Their distinctive half-moon-shaped head gives them their name. They are …