What type of worm? Is it dangerous?

[Boise2409]

I have found a rather large worm that apparently hitch hiked in some live rock. I have had the rock for some time, but have not seen this guy until today. Any suggestions?

 

[David S]

if its red then its probably a bristle worm,good janitors.If you find a lot then its due to overfeeding.

 

[Boise2409]

It is redish brown. I was just surprised at the size, several inches long and 1/8 inch diameter

 

[Josh1158]

Looks like a big bristle worm.I've had some that were rather large.

 

[Angelfish56]

I just had something like that does it look like this

 

[Boise2409]

Yes, somewhat. More brownish red though.

 

[tchampion]

I have found a rather large worm that apparently hitch hiked in some live rock. I have had the rock for some time, but have not seen this guy until today. Any suggestions?

Looks like a Bristleworm... You will mostly see them at night. They retract somewhat, and can stretch to more that twice its size (when retracted). By the way, don't touch them! They have a nice sting on them.

 

[tchampion]

I have found a rather large worm that apparently hitch hiked in some live rock. I have had the rock for some time, but have not seen this guy until today. Any suggestions?

Oh yeah.... Chances are, you have more than one!