Weird creature...

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  1. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Oh that thing is nasty!!!!
     
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  2. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    +1 to above
     
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  3. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    It looks like it could really hurt you. Be careful and make sure you know what you're doing before you try to get it out.
     
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  4. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    maybe just take out the entire rock that its in, like feed it to make sure its in the rock and use gloves for protection and take it out? havent had to remove anything from my tank so just an idea
     
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  5. NeighborTomita

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    I have no idea to be honest. I saw a thread on another forum where the guy balled up glue, some kind of pills(I think they were interceptor tablets), and a whole mess of stuff till the animal finally ate enough and got sick, he was finally able snatched it up and dispose of it. Other than that, I don't know if they make traps for these guys or if the traps would even work. They are fairly smart as far as worm intelligence goes. Good luck..
     
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  6. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    try googling it and ask people at your LFS.
     
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  7. hialeahzbg

    hialeahzbg Astrea Snail

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    Wow.... I was thinking of shaking the rock and making him fall out lol... Didnt think was going to be dangerous on top of being ugly! lol Do they eat corals cuz my mushrooms have been looking a little off lately...
     
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  8. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    LOL read this They call it the Bobbitt worm, and for good reason | Jay Bookman
    but yes, they can get like 9 ft long I read, and chop your finger!!
     
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  9. NeighborTomita

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    They sure do. They are omnivores and will eat just about anything they want to. I'm really sorry but I don't know how to catch him, so maybe others will chime in if they have caught them before or know how to.
     
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  10. irr0001

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    I wonder who the first one will be to start a bobbit worm build thread!
     
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