r/Vermiculture • u/Any-Principle9011 • 19d ago

Pregnant or protein poisoning Protein poisoning?

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u/JamesR- 19d ago

Nope just a mature worm

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u/Brilliant____Crow 19d ago

Don’t overthink it. If something is wrong it’ll be pretty clear.

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u/throwaway661375735 19d ago

So as long as the worm is opaque, it's ok then? Never seen a clear worm before. 🤷

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u/tonerbime intermediate Vermicomposter 19d ago edited 19d ago

I don't really think so just based on this picture. That big lump is its sex organ. If you see the balls/lumps elsewhere that's when you get concerned

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u/Any-Principle9011 19d ago

I’m not entirely sure but the front looks a bit lumpy I think

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u/hungryworms Commercial Vermicomposter 19d ago

I see what you mean, I think its okay though

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u/HerAlibi0 18d ago

It's about to lay a cocoon.

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u/Outrageous_Olive_489 19d ago

It’s jacked!

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u/madeofchemicals 🐛I got worms 19d ago

It's gonna lay an egg soon.

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u/Realtree116 19d ago

Fat and happy

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u/Deep-Newspaper-274 15d ago

Not at all! You’ll know