A creepy-crawly invasive species known as the hammerhead worm is reappearing in Texas, following several weeks of excessive rainfall. The hammerhead worm, a ground-dwelling flatworm, is lethal to ...

Hammerhead flatworms — an invasive pest that looks like a cross between a hammerhead shark and a leech — have been spotted in the Washington, D.C., area and across the United States. Experts say the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Hammerhead worms, bizarre-looking creatures that can grow to over a foot long, are an invasive species to the U.S. Native to Asia, they have ...

They rank pretty high on the ick factor with their skinny bodies and weird half-moon shaped heads, they're predatory and they are coated with a toxic slime. And they are in East Tennessee. Hammerhead ...

This undated image provided by Bugwood.org shows a hammerhead worm on a leaf in India. The narrow, snakelike flatworm has a head built like that of a hammerhead shark. Arun T.P. / AP After heavy ...

The light honey-colored worm, marked by a darker collar and up to five stripes, may look harmless, but it poses a serious threat to native Texas species. The invasive species known as the hammerhead ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Springtime in Arkansas brings a lot with it like severe weather, pollen, and even a variety of bugs. During this time of year, it's common to see more creepy crawlers, even the ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Toxic and invasive hammerhead worms have been spotted across North Alabama. Recent rain showers have washed these worms out of their underground homes. Carrie Deans, a ...

Following weeks of heavy rainfall, hammerhead worms have been reported more frequently throughout Texas. The invasive species is not a direct threat to humans or pets. The worms don't bite but do ...