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       Titanoboa/Hammerhead flatworm (Bipalium sp.)
       By: Dutch Date: October 17, 2020, 2:28 pm
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       Titanoboa
       Image:
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       Info: The largest snake ever, up to 40-50 feet long.
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       Bipalium sp. (Hammerhead worm)
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       Size: up to 200 mm long (stops counting as a DinoBug at 40 mm)
       Info: These are predator worms that eat earthworms, slugs, and
       each other. Please don't introduce them into your backyard, as
       they are an invasive species—though they may already live there.
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       Damage type: Venom (digestive enzymes), Web (slime), Tackle
       (body)
       Damage level: High Giganotosaur-class (enzymes), Raptor-class
       (slime), low Giganotosaur-class (body)
       Armor durability level: Low Flea-class
       Immune system durability level: Likely Centipede-class
       Speed level: Aphid-class
       Swimming ability level: High Common-class
       Eyesight level: Low Termite-class
       Intelligence level: High Worm-class
       Where to find: During warmer seasons they are found under logs,
       rocks, woodpiles, plant debris and occasionally caves, but are
       rarely found in rural areas. In spring and fall, they hunt for
       earthworms that come to the soil surface after rainstorms
       subside. They prefer dark areas, cool temperatures and require
       high humidity. A humid environment is essential because they
       will die if they lose 45% of their body moisture. The Seiberts
       have a lot.
       Care: Give them soil moist. Feed them earthworms and slugs.
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