Posted by priscilla pitel on June 19, 2006

Q: 4" approx. lenght, thin as a small root, in the garden, wiggling around but not going anywhere, found 5, color is very hard to determine due to size, but does appear to have a tiny stripe down the back and the rest appears to be a cream color. Found all if them within 4 ft of each other. I live in central Indiana. Our property abutts a large stream and we also have a pond. But the garden is 200 yards for and water but close to pasture. Maybe 40 ft. the garden area is well kept, and mowed regularly. no weeds in garden either for snake to hade in only a small strawberry patch. Also it has no identifiable head, like both ends look the same.

Habitat: suburban/yard

State: Indiana

Habitat: suburban/yard

A: Thanks so much for the photos - really helps. Your animals are hair worms. These are intereting creatures that parasitize grasshoppers and crickets and are usually found in moist environments. These are not harmful to humans so you have no need to worry. I found a web site that has info on these organisms that should help. Take a look at www.uky.edu

Thanks for asking.

John Wiessinger ( June 19, 2006)