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World's Heaviest Earthworm Found, Then Killed
Nationak Geographic ^
| NOVEMBER 4, 2016
| Mary Bates
Posted on 11/11/2016 11:58:52 AM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway
To: nickcarraway
To: nickcarraway
Doity little boid.
Sittin’ on the coib.
Choipin’ and boipin’
And eatin’ doity oit’ woims.
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posted on
11/11/2016 12:19:32 PM PST
by
dfwgator
To: nickcarraway
We didn’t weigh them, but back in elementary school in San Antonio texas, huge earthworms would come to the surface of the schoolyard after heavy rains.
I think they would have easily surpassed 16 inches. I always thought they just got filled up with water or something. I never have seen anything like it since.
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posted on
11/11/2016 12:21:21 PM PST
by
wildbill
(If you check behind the shower curtain for a slasher, and find one.... what's your plan?)
To: camle
Nah, “shai hulud” was the the Fremen name for the worms. Or “shaitan” (satan).
To: wideminded
Probably a different species down there.
To: varyouga
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posted on
11/11/2016 12:53:52 PM PST
by
jacknhoo
(Luke 12:51. Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
To: nickcarraway
If I had a worm that big for fishing bait I wonder if I could catch a 200 pound bluegill.
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posted on
11/11/2016 1:04:56 PM PST
by
TonyM
To: Berlin_Freeper
What do you name a thing like that? I call it the Butt Faced Jelly Spider Fish. How’s that?
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posted on
11/11/2016 1:08:35 PM PST
by
BRK
To: nickcarraway
After I retired from the US Army, I briefly worked as a Constable...which required the serving of Court-issued Warrants of Arrest.
I had to serve a warrant on a guy for Theft of Property.
Before I went in search of him, I read the affidavits, etc.
The guy was notorious for sneaking on private land and "fiddling for worms".
He was caught with a five gallon bucket full from one guys property and the guy pressed charges.
I actually went to the issuing judge and asked if it was a joke of some sort.
Nope...real thing.
Long story short, I got a demonstration from the guy.
Never saw anything like it.
He stuck a long wooden rod in the ground and began rubbing back and forth on it with another piece of wood...and worms started literally flowing out of the ground.
Amazing sight to see.
He told me that under the right conditions, he could get two to three 5-gallon buckets full in one night.
Consider that a small Styrofoam container holds about 20-30 worms for 3 to 6 bucks per container...
His meth habit was well fueled.
Until he got caught.
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posted on
11/11/2016 1:10:30 PM PST
by
OldSmaj
(We need to get to the White House and hide the silverware and crystal, before Wookie pawns it.)
To: nickcarraway
“Dave’s not here”
anymore
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posted on
11/11/2016 1:13:10 PM PST
by
NonValueAdded
(#DeplorableMe #BitterClinger #HillNO! #VICTOR)
To: varyouga
from Wikipedia: Little is known about the giant Palouse earthworm. The worm is believed to grow up to 1 m (3.3 ft) in length. Modern specimens, however, have been observed up to only about half that length. The worm is albino in appearance. Prior to its rediscovery in 2010, the worm was believed to give off a scent similar to that of the lily flower when handled[2] and that it was able to spit in self-defense;[3] however, the specimens captured did not exhibit these capabilities.[5] This species' native habitat consists of the bunch grass prairies of the Palouse region. The fertile soil consists of deposits of volcanic ash and rich layers of organic matter, thought to sustain the worm during dry seasons. The worm burrows deep during summer droughts and is able to conserve water in its nephridia.
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posted on
11/11/2016 1:13:15 PM PST
by
shotgun
To: canalabamian
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posted on
11/11/2016 1:20:49 PM PST
by
PLMerite
(Lord, let me die fighting lions. Amen.)
To: trisham
Tom the Son has eaten more than one. He can’t refuse a challenge.
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posted on
11/11/2016 1:25:07 PM PST
by
Tax-chick
(Proud to be on the enemies list.)
To: nickcarraway
World's Heaviest Earthworm Found, Then Killed That is the time to go after the world's biggest fish.
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posted on
11/11/2016 1:29:26 PM PST
by
meadsjn
To: Tax-chick
Bongo Fury is the black and white Mini Bull Terrier. He's always hungry. :)
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posted on
11/11/2016 1:30:23 PM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: trisham
Cute little guy. Your other dog seems very patient.
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posted on
11/11/2016 1:31:59 PM PST
by
Tax-chick
(Proud to be on the enemies list.)
To: Tax-chick
Frankie is amazing. He takes after his great-grandfather, Zappa.
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posted on
11/11/2016 1:33:21 PM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: trisham
His expression is priceless.
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posted on
11/11/2016 1:36:04 PM PST
by
Tax-chick
(Proud to be on the enemies list.)
To: Tax-chick
Thank goodness he’s as young as he is. Bongo is either full on or snoring.
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posted on
11/11/2016 1:38:13 PM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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