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Now I ain't a sissy but there are some creepy things I'd rather avoid. Such as leaches, bill collectors and in-laws oh yes and dentist. Hi Bruce. Today I pulled a couple of spawning structures for Spotfin Shiners and before spraying them off with an air hose I noticed what looked like real small leaches but they were red. After I blew off one of the structures I noticed that laying on the concrete floor these things looked exactly like very small (3/16-5/8 inches) Red Wigglers and their movements were the same. There were hundreds of em and the little suckers made my skin crawl. Pretty soon I was wigged out enough to start itchin EVERYwhere. Still have the something crawlin on me feeling. Fraid I might have ta shower. I attempted to take a pic but my crummy I phone camera couldn't focus or maybe it was me. Anyone have a guess what these nasty little creatures are?
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I read about these last week.
If you come within 10' of them, above water, you're basically screwed.
See, one of these has already entered each of your audio canals.
Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:" "She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."
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Dude, it wasn't my audio canals I was worried about.
Do nature a favor, spay/neuter your pets and any weird friends or relatives.
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Oh, that's a classic response.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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I've got leech infestation in my BG/YP pond - many BG have them inside their mouths. These are dark grey, however, not red. Still, don't like them, and neither to the BG I don't think. Hopefully my hoards of FHM will help knock these leeches down.
Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau
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Bob, have you ever seen the show "Monsters Inside Me"?
Be afraid my friend, be very afraid!!!!
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Last edited by Shorty; 09/23/14 10:43 AM.
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Scott, no I haven't but I remember the movie Alien and that bout made me sleepless. Don't need no monsters inside me !!! Shorty, positive they're not leaches. I'll have to research Bloodworms. The name seems ta fit.
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I've got leech infestation in my BG/YP pond - many BG have them inside their mouths. These are dark grey, however, not red. Still, don't like them, and neither to the BG I don't think. Hopefully my hoards of FHM will help knock these leeches down. Could this impact their feeding behavior? (pinch bellies?)
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If we accept that: MBG(+)FGSF(=)HBG(F1) And we surmise that: BG(>)HBG(F1) while GSF(<)HBG(F1) Would it hold true that: HBG(F1)(+)AM500(x)q.d.(=)1.5lbGRWT? PB answer: It depends.
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Bloodworms, midge larvae, fish love them.
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Bob, just remember that the only thing worse than finding an unknown worm crawling on you, is that brief glimpse of one crawling into you....
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Shorty your guess was right on. Thanks for the confirmation. Good pic. Rainman are you speaking from experience? Be careful here your future overnights at Dr Percas might be threatened.
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I've got leech infestation in my BG/YP pond - many BG have them inside their mouths. These are dark grey, however, not red. Still, don't like them, and neither to the BG I don't think. Hopefully my hoards of FHM will help knock these leeches down. Could this impact their feeding behavior? (pinch bellies?) Maybe. Leeches were found in their mouths, of all places, which was weird to me. I figured I'd see them on gills or even eyes, but not the interior of their mouths. Could they be using them for forage, but a few get attached to the mouth interior and latch on? I can say since MidSummer the incidence of leeches in BG mouths has abated significantly. That's a good thing - I removed all I could with hemos from every fish but it's tedious work.
Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau
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TJ, I've seen that in LMB in a local lake too. Didn't seem to affect them in any way.
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These are the smallest leeches I've ever seen - maybe they are juvenile leeches - just not sure. Maybe 2-3 mm long...but again, they are starting to disappear, so maybe the FHM are keeping population trimmed or it's a seasonal thing?
Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau
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