Crazy snake worms invade New England gardens
Yes, that’s their real name, and they’re damaging the region’s gardens and woodlands.
Crazy snake worms are slithering into gardens across New England, and they mean big trouble, experts say.
Yes, that’s their real name. (Their scientific name is Amynthas agrestis.)
The gray worms, which can grow up to eight inches long, are known for crazily thrashing their tails, which often detach as they attempt to escape capture, Globe correspondent Margeaux Sippell reports.
Experts are warning that they’re not just unattractive, they’re an invasive species that is damaging the region’s gardens and woodlands.
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