Poisonous Worm That Regenerates If Cut Into Half

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The hammerhead worm, also known as shovelhead or arrowhead, gets its name from its strange head shape

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The flatworm is an invasive species that secrete toxins that can cause skin irritation to humans if touched 

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The worm thrives in hot tropical climates and can also be poisonous to pets if ingested and is known to carry parasites

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These worms are often found on lawns, sidewalks and roads after rainstorms, posing a risk to people and animals

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They prefer hot and humid climates, but do not cut them up into pieces to try and kill them, experts say 

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It will regenerate, if you chop it into two pieces, the experts at Texas Invasive Species Institute said

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Growing up to 15 inches long, these worms have often even been mistaken for snakes

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What makes them truly dangerous is their toxic slime, which they use to paralyse earthworms 

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