March 17, 2020

Location: My yard, Fellsmere

I am a New Guinea Flatworm
I'm a potential host for rat lungworm parasite
I can only infect you if you eat me,
Personally, I do not even bite.
But if you touch me, my puke and will irritate your skin
And I won't even pretend to be contrite.

Sources: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - New Guinea Flatworm

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson