Long white worms in my pond

[shirleen]

Last night, we noticed 4 long (30cm or so), thinnish (2-3mm) white worms on the bottom of our pond. They can't have been there for more than a couple of days.

Fairly slow moving - we thought they were plant roots or something, until we spotted a fairly lazy movement from one of them. They respond to a gently nudge by wriggling into curvey shapes.

Any idea what they could be?

[Kayleigh]

Sounds like they are an aquatic worm but I cant remember the name on them..There were some pics on a thread a few months ago. You could try doing a forum search.

[NickCantle]

have a look at this, (I think it's what Kayleigh is referring to)

Worm Type Thing

Hope it sheds some light.

Nick

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by NickCantle

have a look at this, (I think it's what Kayleigh is referring to)

Worm Type Thing

Hope it sheds some light.

Nick

Cheers Nick...your a star..

[shirleen]

Originally Posted by NickCantle

have a look at this, (I think it's what Kayleigh is referring to)

Worm Type Thing

Hope it sheds some light.

Nick

Thanks, Nick. Interesting critters, but I sort of wish I didn't know about their lifecycle ...

Almost tempted to get rid of them in the interests of the local cricket population - but c'est la vie (actually la morte), so I won't.