# @rspb on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CVlADASoCWJ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/34270570-rspb-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/d998ea2cb1.jpg
- **Posted:** 2021-10-28T15:59:12.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** RSPB (@rspb) — https://gondola.cc/rspb

## Caption

Ever heard of a zombie snail? 🧟‍♂️🐌😱

This weird and spooky phenomenon occurs when a parasitic worm called a Leucochloridium takes over a snails motor functions. By filling the eye stalks of the snail and moving wildly, the worm makes the snail look like a caterpillar, so birds will be more likely to eat them. The worm can then reproduce in the bird's gastrointestinal tract, eventually transmitting via its faeces!

📸 - Hannah Breach aka kate_and_hannah_art

#HappyHalloween #SpookySeason #ZombieSnail #CreepyWildlife #CreepyCrawly

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## Tags

creepycrawly, spookyseason, happyhalloween, zombiesnail, creepywildlife

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