Oenone worm found

[triton7250]

I finally found the culprit of many snail and feather duster deaths last night. It was an Oneone worm. This specimen is about 1 foot long (or more depending on body contracture). If anyone is interested in taking it for study i can send it to you. If not i will just take it to my local university or high school so they can study it there. It is still alive for now, but I'm not going to put alot of effort into keeping it that way so if you're interested and want it alive let me know quick =).

 

[lemures-ex]

What exactly is this worm? Is it long and thin, smooth, sort of bubbled looking segments with a big jaw on one side? Reddish?

Do you have a photo?

 

[triton7250]

I'll try to upload some pictures but to describe it; it is long and thin, and reddish in color. No notable setae can be seen, but what can sometimes be mistaken as setae is seen on each segment is a long thin yellowish projection that is flexible instead of stiff as the bristles are on other worms. The head looks round with no notable antenae, and the tail segment ends with a small t or y looking segment. The most common way to see if you have one of these is to look for the way that it feeds. It covers its prey in mucus that either stuns or suffocates it so usually all you find is a snail shell covered in a layer of mucus. Hope this helps and again i will try to upload some pictures.