Hammerhead worms are a terrestrial flatworm with a half-moon shaped head, according to the T exas Invasive Species Institute. Their heads look not unlike the similarly-named hammerhead sharks.

Hammerhead worms' mouths are located on the underside of their body toward the middle, and they wrap around their prey to ...

A state agency in Maine is warning residents about an invasive species that can sicken your pet. The Department of Inland ...

(WSET) — Hammerhead worms have been spotted across the United States - most recently in the East Coast. The recent reporting stated the worm was in Washington, D.C. and Virginia.

Maine State Horticulturist Gary Fish says the worms likely arrived hidden in soil, possibly through imported plants. They ...

Hammerhead worms prefer hot and humid environments, including greenhouses, tropical and subtropical areas, landscaping mulch and nurseries, according to the Texas Invasive Species Institute.

Hammerhead worms are hermaphroditic, so they reproduce without a mate. But that’s not the only way they multiply: Their favorite party trick is detaching a portion of their rear ends and leaving ...

She said it's important to keep pets and children away from the worms if you spot them because they could cause nausea and vomiting. What should I do if I find a hammerhead worm? "Remove it, please.

Hammerhead worms are part of the flat worm family, they are from Asia and are considered an invasive species. They eat earthworms, snails and soft bodied insects, and sometimes each other.

Hammerhead worms are hermaphroditic, so they reproduce without a mate. But that’s not the only way they multiply: Their favorite party trick is detaching a portion of their rear ends and leaving ...

Hammerhead worms do not bite, but they do secrete a poisonous chemical as a form of protection against predators. This chemical may cause skin irritation in humans who come into contact with the worm.