Hammerhead flatworms prefer to live in hot, humid environments, so Houston and the Gulf Coast are ideal places for them to thrive.ĭuring the day they live under leaf litter, rocks, shrubs, under dripping garden faucets. Where do hammerhead flatworms prefer to live? They may have been brought to the United States with horticultural plants and were found in greenhouses since 1901. Where do hammerhead flatworms come from?Īccording to the TISI, hammerhead flatworms originate from Southeast Asia. They are usually 8-12 inches long but can grow up to 15 inches and are commonly referred to as "snake-like," according to the Texas Invasive Species Institute. They are typically light or honey-colored with a few dark stripes across their body. Here's what to know about them: What do hammerhead flatworms look like?Īs their name suggests, hammerhead flatworms have a flat, but rounded head, like a hammerhead shark.
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