Need help identifing these worms.

Jasno999 · 01-01-2007, 11:57 PM

The pics are not fantastic but better than the last time I tried to take them.
There are several of these little worms in my gravel and a few makign homes in old snail shells. This is the first time I have ever seen them out while the lights were on. There seems to be more of them and they seem to be in several places n my gravel.

I don't know if they are fire-worms or something different. Hoping you all can help...

rjs5134 · 01-02-2007, 05:10 PM

It wasn't that long ago that I had the same question. The answer is bristleworms, a beneficial scavenger. BTW they will sting.

Rob

charlesr1958 · 01-03-2007, 07:23 AM

It appears to be an Amphinomidae (fireworm), possibly a Eurythoe complanata, one of the most commonly found worms within our systems. A harmless scavenger.

Hitch Hiking Worms

Hitch Hikers

Chuck

01-01-2007, 11:57 PM	#1
Jasno999 Just Moved In Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 48	Need help identifing these worms. The pics are not fantastic but better than the last time I tried to take them. There are several of these little worms in my gravel and a few makign homes in old snail shells. This is the first time I have ever seen them out while the lights were on. There seems to be more of them and they seem to be in several places n my gravel. I don't know if they are fire-worms or something different. Hoping you all can help... __________________ I love all pets - as long as they don't bite me, sting me or make me feel ill.

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01-02-2007, 05:10 PM	#2
rjs5134 Council Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Denville, NJ Posts: 405	It wasn't that long ago that I had the same question. The answer is bristleworms, a beneficial scavenger. BTW they will sting. Rob

01-03-2007, 07:23 AM	#3
charlesr1958 Citizen Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cebu Philippines Posts: 185	It appears to be an Amphinomidae (fireworm), possibly a Eurythoe complanata, one of the most commonly found worms within our systems. A harmless scavenger. Hitch Hiking Worms Hitch Hikers Chuck

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