A creepy-crawly invasive species known as the hammerhead worm is reappearing in Texas, following several weeks of excessive rainfall.

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

Hammerhead worms do not bite, but they do secrete a poisonous chemical as a form of protection against predators. This chemical may cause skin irritation in humans who come into contact with the worm.

A creepy-crawly invasive species known as the hammerhead worm is reappearing in Texas, following several weeks of excessive rainfall.

Asian hammerhead worms are in Texas, and it's putting earthworms in danger.

Hammerhead worms are able to reproduce asexually, and do so in a hydralike manner. Experts warn not to attempt to cut the worm in half if you see one, as the two pieces of the worm will then ...

Weeks of heavy rain have prompted a plague of massive toxic hammerhead worms to erupt from the ground in North Texas, much to the chagrin of frightened locals.

Hordes of writhing flesh-eating worms have erupted from the ground in Texas , terrifying local residents. The worms can irritate the skin of humans and also tend to prey on earthworms.

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

Learn about the toxic hammerhead worms invading North Texas soil. Find out how to identify, safely remove, and report this harmful invasive species.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Toxic and invasive hammerhead worms have been spotted across North Alabama. Recent rain showers have washed these worms out of their underground homes. Carrie Deans, a ...

Invasive hammerhead worms are back, Texas. Here's what to do if you see one Recent rain has caused the hammerhead flatworm, an invasive species, to emerge from its underground home, experts said.