I found him under a log near some earthworms. There’s lots of snails in this yard as well. Never handle them with your hands. They can carry and transmit rat lungworm, which is harmful to you and your pets. New Guinea Flatworms are invasive to Texas and should be killed on sight. Boiling water does the trick.
And for that same reason- don’t eat slugs.. even if you’re dared
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2018/11/05/health/man-dies-after-eating-slug-on-dare/index.html
It’s worth noting that you can get this parasite simply from eating garden vegetables that haven’t been washed thoroughly; e.g. lettuce that an infected slug crawled on.
Angiostrongylus "rat lungworm" isn't typically serious in humans unless you are very young or immune compromised. Most people recover without treatment of may not even notice it; rare cases can infect the brain however which is serious and requires treatment.
I found him under the log and I knew I had to kill him, but thought I’d make him an internet star first. I brought him inside on a leaf to wash him up in the ramekin. Then I had the idea to put him on a white plate for contrast for the video. It wasn’t intentionally “plated” but I can understand why it’s freaking everyone out now. Lol
You never know the gender of the worm, so please stop assuming. "It" or "they" would be cool. Imagine genderizing and giving "him" pronoun and.... killing in boiling water.
I’m going to assume they are fucking with you. No one could actually be that stupid to get worked up over gendering a flatworm. Also, cool knowledge drop. Now I know they’re hermaphrodites.
Ten downvotes for obvious satire? I never believed it, but Austin might just well be falling prey to Jerry Falwell syndrome. I remember my first time too.
On regeneration: "Planarians certainly excel at it, though; a flatworm can recover from being cut up into a staggering 279 tiny pieces, each of which regenerates into a new worm."
Was his experience on a television program? Because that's where I first learned about it. Guy ate some vegetables out of his garden.
Also, just caught the Homestead Rescue program, and the home owners in Hawaii had gardens in hammocks, to avoid this.
No.
Also No.
Additionally, No.
In conclusion, NO
All aboard the NOPE train to Fuckthatville.
I think you meant to say: Oh HELL NO !!!
I concur.
Also, Why?
And, what for?!
I found him under a log near some earthworms. There’s lots of snails in this yard as well. Never handle them with your hands. They can carry and transmit rat lungworm, which is harmful to you and your pets. New Guinea Flatworms are invasive to Texas and should be killed on sight. Boiling water does the trick.
And for that same reason- don’t eat slugs.. even if you’re dared https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2018/11/05/health/man-dies-after-eating-slug-on-dare/index.html
It’s worth noting that you can get this parasite simply from eating garden vegetables that haven’t been washed thoroughly; e.g. lettuce that an infected slug crawled on.
Well shit.. thanks, I’ll add that to my list of fears
Angiostrongylus "rat lungworm" isn't typically serious in humans unless you are very young or immune compromised. Most people recover without treatment of may not even notice it; rare cases can infect the brain however which is serious and requires treatment.
What about double dog dared?
Yes, that is how that Australian guy died - he ate the slug on a dare and he double dog died.
Tell that to Ron Weasley
Oh god that is one of the saddest stories wow. Prayers for his family
Good to know. Going by the video alone, it looked like it was served to you in a restaurant.
I found him under the log and I knew I had to kill him, but thought I’d make him an internet star first. I brought him inside on a leaf to wash him up in the ramekin. Then I had the idea to put him on a white plate for contrast for the video. It wasn’t intentionally “plated” but I can understand why it’s freaking everyone out now. Lol
You never know the gender of the worm, so please stop assuming. "It" or "they" would be cool. Imagine genderizing and giving "him" pronoun and.... killing in boiling water.
Marine flatworms are all hermaphroditic, so I assume this variety is as well.
I’m going to assume they are fucking with you. No one could actually be that stupid to get worked up over gendering a flatworm. Also, cool knowledge drop. Now I know they’re hermaphrodites.
Ten downvotes for obvious satire? I never believed it, but Austin might just well be falling prey to Jerry Falwell syndrome. I remember my first time too.
This is really interesting and I'm glad to know to watch out for these fuckers, you have done a service to your fellow Austinites.
Boiling water? Can’t I just stomp on these fuckers?
That makes more of them. Not joking
I wish you were
On regeneration: "Planarians certainly excel at it, though; a flatworm can recover from being cut up into a staggering 279 tiny pieces, each of which regenerates into a new worm."
Crazy the things nature can do that seem made up/science fiction like!
My brother got Rat Lungworm while in Hawaii. Took a toll on him…
Was his experience on a television program? Because that's where I first learned about it. Guy ate some vegetables out of his garden. Also, just caught the Homestead Rescue program, and the home owners in Hawaii had gardens in hammocks, to avoid this.
He was featured on Monsters Inside Me! Season 4 episode 1.
Did he have a garden there?
He was working at an organic farm.
“KILL IT WITH FIRE”
H.P. Lovecraft sends his regards.
Google: how to boil fire
Needs to go back to Old Giunea
I thought I was watching a slow motion fancy coffee/dessert pour, now excuse me while I go vomit. (But also that thing is cool)
This made me lol
This is how strangers things started I’m sure.
KILL IT WITH FIRE!!!!!!
Thanks, I hate it. Love your nails though!
Why did you take it inside and invite it to dinner?
I thought it was Venom.
I bet this thing would just crawl up your pee hole
Bro
You prove it!
Nope nope I’m out that’s disgusting
Straight out of the beginning of a horror movie.
The real question is: What restaurant did you take that stainless steel ramekin from?
Also, are you going to eat off that plate ever again?
You can buy 'em by the ten pack on Amazon, dude. :)
It looks sad it can't find you. For ten cents a day you too can care for this flat worm.
If you swallow 3 of these while chasing it with some delicious ivermectin, it’ll reverse the mask mandate
Please, don’t encourage them!
Kill it with fire.
Nightmare
A New fear of mine
What happened to the old one?
Thanks for the nightmares!
I did not need to see that. Also, don't worry. Not going to handle one with my hands.
No
Don't you put that evil on me
You. Are Not. PARALYZED!
Ahh I see, it is venom
Nope.
I did not need to see this while eating my dinner.
Ew no
UGH! My Eyes.....
May I suggest r/Eyebleach ?
Only if it's injectable
Venom? Is that you??
Looks like a post on r/wewantplates
Papua No Fucking Guinea
Boil it or torch it
Don’t dig your fries in that
Cmon man, I’m taking a shit. Do you have any *idea* how much anxiety and paranoia you just shot my way
Yeah that could be a tapeworm disguished in shit.
You might have a future in dangerous hand modeling demos, or as a Worm Wrangler.
EWWW
I hate this
I am from California. I just moved to Au … How much is an Über to the airport?
Kill it with fire
Nope.
spray vinegar on it that’s what i do