“Don’t Lick the Worms.” Hammerhead Flatworms Are Invasive and Toxic — They Might Be In Your Backyard

Hammerhead flatworms are invasive and toxic. These worms, native to Asia, contain neurotoxins similar to those in pufferfish.

Cluster of 5 'unkillable' hammerhead worms found in New York woman's driveway

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Toxic hammerhead worms popping up in Hampton Roads: What you need to know

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - Hammerhead worms are popping up all over Hampton Roads - they are carnivorous, cannibalistic and just plain gross. “They are very odd looking and eye catching, they are flat and ...