I was at my buddies house and we found these worms swimming in his snakes water bowl. They are small/dark and almost hairy looking. ANY IDEA WHAT THEY ARE??? ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED - THANKS!!!
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WORMS IN WATER BOWL? I.D. HELP!!!
reptimals
Dec 22, 2012 04:33 PM
Replies (6)
ohernz
Dec 22, 2012 05:36 PM
The pic is not too clear...a Closeup of the worms might help
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JYohe
Dec 22, 2012 09:21 PM
can't use magnifying glass on computer...it shows dots....
I have one idea....(dermestid larvae) but....need to see pic
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........JY
ohernz
Dec 23, 2012 07:22 AM
The same idea came to my mind, but I couldn't remember the name. I think you are right, they might be dermestid larvae. But a closer pic is needed
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reptimals
Dec 24, 2012 05:02 PM
i threw the worms away after i left my buddies house so cant take more pics just yet unless i find more next time i go over there. If they are that type of larvea can they hurt the snake if it drinks the worms??? thanks
JYohe
Dec 25, 2012 09:12 AM
the snake won't drink the worms
the worms aren't going to actually hurt the snake
dermestids eat flesh.....
Google dermestid beetle (larvae)and tell us if they look familiar
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........JY
ohernz
Dec 25, 2012 02:36 PM
The snake won't "drink" the worms...Dermestid beetle larvae range in color from pale yellowish brown to light chestnut. The larvae are hairy, most noticeably near the hind end. The larvae of some species are oval, while others are tapered. Dermestid larvae can digest keratin, the structural proteins in skin, hair, and other animal and human remains. Most feed on animal products, including leather, fur, hair, skin, wool, and even dairy products Some dermestid larvae prefer plant proteins, and feed instead on nuts and seeds, or even silk and cotton. Most adult dermestid beetles feed on pollen.
Because they can digest wool and silk, as well as plant products like cotton, dermestids can be a real nuisance in the home, where they may chew holes in sweaters, carpets, and blankets. (FROM THE INTERNET)
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