Check Out this Alien-Like Australian Maggot
A tourist in Australia posted video of a worm-like creature they came across while hiking, and it’s so creepy the Internet thought it was a hoax. It looks like a…
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 15: BBQ Mealworms are served on a ‘Pop Up’ stand at One New Change on August 15, 2013 in London, England. The pest control specialist, Rentokil are celebrating their 85th anniversary, and for one day only were giving passers by the chance to try sweet chilli pigeon burgers, salted weaver ants, BBQ Mole Crickets and chocolate dipped worms amongst other things on their stand. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
(Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)A tourist in Australia posted video of a worm-like creature they came across while hiking, and it's so creepy the Internet thought it was a hoax.
It looks like a tiny, flesh-colored corndog or pickle with a tail, and it moves like an inchworm.
An entomologist at the University of Sydney says it's a rat-tailed maggot, and they're necessary to the country's ecosystem. They're also known to make their way INSIDE the human intestine . . . but only in places with bad water hygiene.
