funky worm

Can someone ID this worm and is it ok to keep?

 

Does it look like a Bristle worm ?
Bristleworm

 

ehh' remove that thing it's a type of bristle it appears and fairly large at that
I'm not "keen" to any type of worm i would seriously remove it and watch for any more of it's kind.
Caution ! use protective gloves , they can inflict a serious sting very painful , and to any one alergic
could cause a severe problem.

If it stings or bites ( all salt water organisms do have a defence of some sort )
and Toxins are a very real threat to any one.

Ive been hit by one ' on my arm (forarm) turn beat red and itch like crazy , and the initail sting did hurt.

 

I forgot the name of it, but I remember its not good, get it out asap.

 

Got him. I think it was a Bristleworm judging by pics, I put him back in the ocean. Thanks for your help.

 

That was one fat bristleworm, nice catch...

 

Looks like a fireworm: Is a bristleworm, mixed reviews. Some people love them, others have trouble with them eating clams, etc.
Bearded Fireworm, Hermodice carunculata at MarineBio.org
fireworm - Google Image Search