What is this slimy thing?

[Thunglom]

check by sticking it on your arm - it will suck blood but not dangerous.

[G Rex]

3 hours ago, Thunglom said:

yes - but...this is a leech......

 

Umm  - no it isn't!

Sorry Mr Attenborough , but leeches do not have tentacles on their head . They also do not have a 'foot' - which slugs have (as does this thing)

Leeches are molluscs, like snails and slugs , but bear a closer resemblance to worms. They also are more likely to move in a 'looper' fashion , using front and rear suckers. 

End of lesson.

[Thunglom]

8 hours ago, G Rex said:

Umm  - no it isn't!

Sorry Mr Attenborough , but leeches do not have tentacles on their head . They also do not have a 'foot' - which slugs have (as does this thing)

Leeches are molluscs, like snails and slugs , but bear a closer resemblance to worms. They also are more likely to move in a 'looper' fashion , using front and rear suckers. 

End of lesson.

I stand corrected - of course the photo was labelled incorrectly...... I have had many leeches on my legs but never bothered to look that close.