Forestry worker Li Zhiwei found this gigantic earthworm in his backyard and is keeping it as a pet. If you think that screenshot is vaguely disturbing, wait ’til you see this guy move:

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According to Metro, earthworms can grow to 36 inches long. According the Christian Post, they can grow to 118 inches long. So while this is probably the longest, creepiest, slimiest earthworm most of us have seen, there are bigger ones out there. Somewhere. Sweet dreams!

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