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13-07-2008, 12:55 AM
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| | | is this a leech?
Is this a leech? It looks quite big if so but after searches threads on here I'm inclined to believe it is... Anyone any idea which type if so?  |
13-07-2008, 01:16 AM
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I would say 100% leech but not sure what type  |
13-07-2008, 01:26 AM
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Thanks deer boy - that is a scary leech! won't be paddling barefoot in that pool for sure .. lol |
13-07-2008, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by zail  Thanks deer boy - that is a scary leech! won't be paddling barefoot in that pool for sure .. lol | Think it must be a horse leech by the size and colour of it. So it is quite safe to paddle unless you are a shrimp, mollusc or dead fish. The horse bit of the name refers to it's size not what it feeds on and it's not a bloodsucker but feeds on dead animals, snails, freshwater shrimps and other invertebrates.
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13-07-2008, 08:39 AM
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13-07-2008, 08:46 AM
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Here is a lovely little story about which leeches can be found out of the water and why: White Admiral 48 - Letters
Just for interest!  |
13-07-2008, 09:12 AM
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thanks for the info - have learned something new about leechs |
13-07-2008, 09:44 AM
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| | | Re: is this a leech?
most definitely a leech not sure what type | | |
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