Toxic hammerhead worms have begun appearing throughout North Texas after weeks of heavy rainfall, reported NBC 5 Dallas-Fort ...

Recent rain has caused the hammerhead flatworm, an invasive species, to emerge from its underground home, experts said.

Invasive hammerhead worms are spreading in Texas, and have been spotted in Houston, Dallas, Austin and toward the coast.

Hammerhead worms, named for their distinct hammer-shaped head, are a species of worm endemic to Southeast Asia, but they have become an invasive species in the United States. They can grow up to a ...

Are hammerhead worms dangerous? Aside from the frightening thoughts of approaching a footlong worm — or up to 15 inches in length — with a hammer-shaped head, the creature also secretes toxins ...

The hammerhead worm is popping up in counties throughout the Metroplex and experts say it’s a real threat to plants, animals, and even people.

Hammerhead worms can also be sprayed with a combination of citrus oil (such as orange essence) and vinegar, according to the Texas Invasive Species Institute.

Also known as the Hammerhead Slug, the Flatworm is an invasive species that appear in places that have seen a lot of rainfall. They can often be seen on driveways, patios, and sidewalks. They can grow ...

Hammerhead worms are hermaphroditic, so they reproduce without a mate. But that’s not the only way they multiply: Their favorite party trick is detaching a portion of their rear ends and leaving ...

We're not cutting 100 pieces. Well, you just created 100 more Hammerhead worms. So we're telling people salt, like you would snails, vinegar is really good," he said.

Hammerhead worms can also be sprayed with a combination of citrus oil (like orange essence) and vinegar, the Texas Invasive Species Institute states. When handling a hammerhead worm, make sure to ...

Hammerhead worms are hermaphroditic, so they reproduce without a mate. But that’s not the only way they multiply: Their favorite party trick is detaching a portion of their rear ends and leaving ...