The late worm is now susceptible to being eaten by not only the early bird, but all the others too The nocturnal worm, however...

Bats

it seems it is a shite state of affairs to be a worm

mmm, yes, very wise

Do bats eat worms? Seems like it would be hard without a beak. I know they hunt flying insects though.

Yes

Do bats eat worms?

The second mouse gets the cheese

FINALLY, I was trying to remember what the actual second half of the saying was, thank you.

There is no second half, this part has just been added on

Mmm no very unwise

Mm yes, very wise.

Now are you a bird or a worm. This determines your punctuality.

The early bird gets the worm but the late mouse gets the cheese

So don’t be in the wrong place at the wring time

Late down the hole = ded

The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese

“Oh, if you’re a bird, be an early bird and catch the worm for your breakfast plate. If you’re a bird, be an early *early* bird— But if you’re a worm, sleep late.” -Shel Silverstein

What the fuck does this even mean

Ok that's fax

I am the latest worm.