Worms in water bucket

[CTPhil]

Has anyone noticed how if you leave a bucket of water outside (or a wheelbarrow, etc...) invariably it ends up with one or more earthworms in it? I can understand worms showing up in puddles, but how the heck do they get in water buckets?

 

[MikeInEburg]

I haven't noticed earthworms - but am always amazed at the mosquito larve that will show up in what appears to be a teaspoon of stagnant rainwater.
Mike

 

[TCJatko]

Mosquito larvae. Dump the water.:thumbsup:

 

[jinman]

I can understand worms showing up in puddles, but how the heck do they get in water buckets?

Through the top?. . . Obviously, I have no idea.:ashamed:

 

[CTPhil]

Mosquito larvae. Dump the water.:thumbsup:

Nope, they're earthworms. You could pat 'en down with a paper towel and use them as fishing bait. :laughing:

 

[retiredmgn]

Nope, they're earthworms. You could pat 'en down with a paper towel and use them as fishing bait. :laughing:

I think it might be time to change your medication.


I mean who in their right mind would 'pat down a worm' if they were just going to throw it back in the water as bait?

 

[kthompson]

I think it might be time to change your medication.


I mean who in their right mind would 'pat down a worm' if they were just going to throw it back in the water as bait?

Air Port pat down?

 

[creekbend]

Water is a vital part of an earthworm"s life cycle.If it does not remain moist, it will roll up in a tight ball when it becomes dehydrated. This is to prevent further water evaporating from its' skin or when conditions become too dry.

 

[creekbend]

My Father did not have the chance to receive much of a formal education, but he possessed a great deal of "Common Sense". I remember quite vividly when he told me some facts in regards to earthworms and honeybees. Life, as we know it, could never exist without the aid of earthworms and honeybees. I just thought that I would include this in reverence to my Father. Thanks for reading and listening.

 

[blueriver]

I think it might be time to change your medication.


I mean who in their right mind would 'pat down a worm' if they were just going to throw it back in the water as bait?

Some meds have different effects on different people. Its his worm he can pat it down if he wants!!!

I have seen worms in buckets, honestly... until now I never wondered how they got in there. I am going to the cabinet to see if I have anything in the line of meds to take ... see the ripple affect you have started.